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Moon Trefoil

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).

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

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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Alfalfa
Medicago sativa
Least Concern
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Alpine Alfalfa
Medicago papillosa
Near Threatened
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Blackdisk medick
Medicago orbicularis
Not Evaluated
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Black Medic
Medicago lupulina
Not Evaluated
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Burclover
Medicago arabica
Least Concern
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Burclover
Medicago polymorpha
Not Evaluated
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Calvary medic
Medicago intertexta
Not Evaluated
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Creeping-rooted medic
Medicago carstiensis
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Moon Trefoil?
The scientific name of Moon Trefoil is Medicago arborea. It belongs to the genus Medicago.
What is the conservation status of Moon Trefoil?
Moon Trefoil (Medicago arborea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Moon Trefoil live?
Moon Trefoil 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 Moon Trefoil belong to?
Moon Trefoil (Medicago arborea) belongs to the genus Medicago, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Moon Trefoil endangered?
No, Moon Trefoil (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 Moon Trefoil belong to?
Moon Trefoil (Medicago arborea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Moon Trefoil?
The closest relatives of Moon Trefoil in the genus Medicago include Alfalfa, Alpine Alfalfa, Blackdisk medick, Black Medic, Burclover.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Medicago — 20 Species

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Alfalfa
Medicago sativa
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Alpine Alfalfa
Medicago papillosa
NT 🐾
Blackdisk medick
Medicago orbicularis
NE 🐾
Black Medic
Medicago lupulina
NE 🐾
Burclover
Medicago polymorpha
NE 🐾
Burclover
Medicago arabica
LC 🐾
Calvary medic
Medicago intertexta
NE 🐾
Creeping-rooted medic
Medicago carstiensis
LC 🐾
Disc Medic
Medicago italica
LC 🐾
Early Medick
Medicago praecox
NE 🐾
Hairy medick
Medicago monspeliaca
NE 🐾
Keg Medic
Medicago doliata
NE 🐾
Little bur-clover
Medicago minima
VU 🐾
Lunate medic
Medicago biflora
LC 🐾
Medick
Medicago monantha
NE
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Moon Trefoil
Medicago arborea
LC
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Murex
Medicago murex
NE 🐾
Nicholas’s fenugreek
Medicago archiducis-nicolai
NT 🐾
Sand Lucerne
Medicago varia
NE 🐾
Short-fruited fenugreek
Medicago brachycarpa
LC
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