Melilotus melilotus-officinalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Farw.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Commiss. Parks Boulevards Detroit 11: 70. 1900
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053130
Common Names
- Melilotus melilotus-officinalis
- Officinalis's Melilotus
- Officinalis Melilotus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melilotus melilotus-officinalis (also called Yellow Sweet Clover, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Melilotus melilotus-officinalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melilotus melilotus-officinalis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Melilotus melilotus-officinalis is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in moist, grassy areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Melilotus melilotus-officinalis
Melilotus melilotus-officinalis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Melilotus genus
Melilotus altissimus, Melilotus dentatus, Melilotus indicus, Melilotus infestus, Melilotus italicus, Melilotus macrocarpus, Melilotus siculus, Melilotus arenarius, Melilotus neapolitanus, Melilotus polonicus, Melilotus serratifolius, Melilotus speciosus, Melilotus sulcatus, Melilotus tauricus, Melilotus wolgicus, Melilotus hirsutus, Melilotus albus, Melilotus elegans, Melilotus segetalis, Melilotus suaveolens, Melilotus bicolor, Melilotus officinalis, Melilotus schoenheitianus, Melilotus gorkemii, Melilotus melilotus-officinalis, Melilotus officinalis, Melilotus haussknechtianus,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13016113: Based on the initial data import
Oliver Atkins Farwell (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farw.' in the authors string.