Medicago arborea is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. It is commonly known as the shrub medick or tree medick. The plant grows up to 3 meters tall and has small yellow flowers that bloom from late spring to early summer. Some synonyms for Medicago arborea include the Spanish clover and moon trefoil. It is native to Europe and North Africa and has medicinal properties. The leaves and pods of this plant are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as throat infections, gastritis, and diarrhea. Medicago arborea is also used as a forage crop and a nitrogen-fixing plant in agriculture.