Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polonicus
ID:
186063

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pall.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1776

Citation Micro:
Reise Russ. Reich.3: 537 (1776)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185392



Common Names

  • Polish Melilot
  • Polish Sweet Clover
  • Polish Clover


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Synonyms

  • Melilotus caspius Gruner [valid]
  • Melilotus caspicus Gruner [unknown]
  • Trifolium polonica L. [unknown]
  • Trifolium polonicum Willd. [unknown]
  • Trifolium polonicus L. [unknown]
  • Melilotus rariflorus Eichw. [valid]
  • Melilotus polonica (L.) Pall. [unknown]
  • Melilotus melilotus-polonicus Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Sertula polonica (L.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Trigonella polonica (L.) Coulot & Rabaute [valid]
  • Trifolium polonicum L. [unknown]

Description

Melilotus polonicus (also called Polish Melilot, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a height of 10-50 cm and its leaves are pinnate and oblong. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as grasslands, roadsides, and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Melilotus polonicus is used as a fodder crop, as a green manure crop, and as a cover crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as a food crop, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melilotus polonicus are yellow and fragrant, and the seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are slender and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melilotus polonicus is a hardy, drought-tolerant annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken from new growth.

Where to Find Melilotus polonicus

Melilotus polonicus is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Melilotus polonicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melilotus polonicus?

Melilotus polonicus

Where is Melilotus polonicus native to?

Central and Eastern Europe

What type of soil does Melilotus polonicus prefer?

Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.