Medicago arborea
Alfalfa Arbórea, Tree Medick
Also known as: Medica arborea (L.) Mill. +3 more
- Medica arborea (L.) Mill.
- Medicago arborea var. citrina FontQuer
- Rhodusia arborea (L.) Vassilcz.
- Trigonella arborea (L.) Vassilcz.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Medicago arborea (commonly known as Alfalfa Arbórea or Tree Medick) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Baleares, East Aegean Is., Greece, Italy, Kriti, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Turkey
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Algeria, Canary Is., Chile Central, China North-Central, China Southeast, Cyprus, France, Great Britain, Morocco, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Palestine, Portugal, Queensland, Tasmania, Tunisia, Uruguay
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms