Moon Trefoil
Medicago arborea L.
Medicago arborea, a flowering plant in the Fabaceae family, is known by common names such as moon trefoil, shrub medick, alfalfa arborea, and tree medick. It was first described in 1753 by L. and is distributed across several regions including Portugal Continental, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Baleares, Corse (Corsica), Malta, Algeria, Albania, and others. It is also found in the Metropolitana and Maule regions.
Description
Medicago arborea belongs to the genus Medicago and the Fabaceae family, which includes peas and beans. It is native to various parts of Europe, North Africa, and other global regions. The species is commonly called moon trefoil in English and is known for its shrub-like growth. It has a wide distribution, including areas such as Portugal, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and parts of North Africa. Its presence has also been recorded in the Metropolitana and Maule regions. The plant was first published in 1753 by L.
Other common names
Moon TrefoilTree Medictree medick
Distribution
Portugal Continental · CL · HR · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · PT · FR · Baleares · Corse (Corsica) · Portugal · Malta · MT · MA · AU · Global · Metropolitana Region |Maule Region · Albania · Algeria · Canary Is. · Chile Central · China North-Central · China Southeast · Cyprus · East Aegean Is. · Greece · Italy · Kriti · Morocco
Synonyms
Trigonella arboreaRhodusia arboreaMedica arborea
