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Baumschneckenklee

Medicago arborea

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Europe (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).

🇲🇦 Morocco 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇱 Chile 🇲🇹 Malta 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish alfalfa arbórea
French Luzerne arborescente
German Baumschneckenklee
Portuguese alfalfa-gigante

Similar Species in Medicago

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Arabischer Schneckenklee
Medicago arabica
Least Concern
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Bastard-Luzerne
Medicago varia
Not Evaluated
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Behaarter Schneckenklee
Medicago intertexta
Not Evaluated
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Gelappter Schneckenklee
Medicago laciniata
Not Evaluated
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Gestutzter Schneckenklee
Medicago truncatula
Not Evaluated
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Hopfen-Schneckenklee
Medicago lupulina
Not Evaluated
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Luzerne
Medicago sativa
Least Concern
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Rauer Schneckenklee
Medicago polymorpha
Not Evaluated
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Dicots
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Schmetterlingsblütenartige
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Fabaceae
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Baumschneckenklee?
The scientific name of Baumschneckenklee is Medicago arborea. It belongs to the genus Medicago.
What is the conservation status of Baumschneckenklee?
Baumschneckenklee (Medicago arborea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Baumschneckenklee live?
Baumschneckenklee is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Morocco), Europe (8 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Chile, Croatia, France, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain.
What family does Baumschneckenklee belong to?
Baumschneckenklee (Medicago arborea) belongs to the genus Medicago, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Baumschneckenklee endangered?
No, Baumschneckenklee (Medicago arborea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Baumschneckenklee belong to?
Baumschneckenklee (Medicago arborea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Baumschneckenklee?
The closest relatives of Baumschneckenklee in the genus Medicago include Arabischer Schneckenklee, Bastard-Luzerne, Behaarter Schneckenklee, Gelappter Schneckenklee, Gestutzter Schneckenklee.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Medicago — 20 Species

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Arabischer Schneckenklee
Medicago arabica
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Bastard-Luzerne
Medicago varia
NE
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Baumschneckenklee
Medicago arborea
LC
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Behaarter Schneckenklee
Medicago intertexta
NE 🐾
Gelappter Schneckenklee
Medicago laciniata
NE 🐾
Gestutzter Schneckenklee
Medicago truncatula
NE 🐾
Hopfen-Schneckenklee
Medicago lupulina
NE 🐾
Luzerne
Medicago sativa
LC 🐾
Rauer Schneckenklee
Medicago polymorpha
NE 🐾
Scheiben-Schneckenklee
Medicago orbicularis
NE 🐾
Schild-Schneckenklee
Medicago scutellata
NE 🐾
Sichelklee
Medicago falcata
LC 🐾
Zwergschneckenklee
Medicago minima
VU 🐾
Lunate medic
Medicago biflora
LC 🐾
Disc Medic
Medicago italica
LC 🐾
Murex
Medicago murex
NE 🐾
Wrinkled medick
Medicago rugosa
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Tifton burclover
Medicago rigidula
NE 🐾
Early Medick
Medicago praecox
NE 🐾
Medick
Medicago monantha
NE
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