Characteristics
Melilotus albus Medik.
white sweet clover
Roadsides, disturbed soils, cobble and gravel bars in streams, and waste places.
Forb/herb
Biennial
Vascular
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Botanical tradition has treated the generic name Melilotus as masculine and therefore according to Article 62.1 of the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (McNeill et al. 2006) it must retain this gender in current usage. Therefore the correct combinations for Melilotus that occur in New York are M. albus (not M. alba), M. altissimus (not M. altissima), M. indicus (not M. indica), and M. officinalis.
Not Native Naturalized FACU (NWPL EMP) FACU (NWPL NCNE) SNA (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Fabales
Melilotus albus Medik. - white sweet clover
Citation
Melilotus albus Medik.
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Oswego County, NY: 22 Jul 2009 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson - Rice Creek Field Sta., SUNY Oswego Photo taken: Oswego County, NY: 22 Jul 2009 - 1
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