Moon trefoil grows in a compact, harmonious shape, with sturdy branches and a rounded crown that can reach up to two meters in height. Its bright green, clover-shaped leaves are soft and velvety to the touch, while in spring it bursts into vivid yellow flowers, similar to those of alfalfa, attracting bees and other pollinators. It’s a hardy plant that thrives in poor, rocky soils, loves the sun, and resists both drought and salty sea air. Ideal for Mediterranean landscapes, Medicago arborea is not only beautiful and resilient—it’s also a powerful ally for the soil. As a legume, it enriches the earth with nitrogen, making it more fertile and helping other plants grow better. A small shrub, with an impact that reaches far beyond its roots.

Medicago arborea grows where many other plants would fail — in poor soils, under scorching sun, or near the sea — and not only survives, but improves the environment around it by enriching the soil. It’s not a plant that stands out for its size or flamboyance, but for its ability to adapt, nourish, endure, and regenerate.