Medicago arborea
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| Medicago arborea L. |
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Medicago arborea var. citrina Font Quer |
Medicago arborea (Tree Medick) is a plant species of the genus Medicago. It is found throughout Europe and especially in the Mediterranean basin. It forms a symbiotic relationship with the bacterium Sinorhizobium meliloti, which is capable of nitrogen fixation. Common names include moon trefoil, shrub medick, and tree medick.
