(White Sweetclover)
Melilotus albus, Paonia, Delta Co. 8534
Melilotus albus, Paonia, Delta Co. 8545
| Scientific Name | Melilotus albus | USDA PLANTS Symbol | MEAL2 |
| Common Name | White Sweetclover | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 516979 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Plains to montane (3400 to 8500 ft.); dry, sunny openings, pastures and disturbed areas.
Plant: Tall, stout, highly-branched biennial or annual, 20 to 60 inches tall. Leaves: Alternate composite leaves divided into 3 finely-toothed leaflets, each obovate to elliptic 3/8 to 1-inch long. Inflorescence: Many small, white pea-like flowers along a slender raceme 1-1/2 to 4-3/4 inches long. Bloom Period: May to October. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield and SEINet. Note: Some authorities consider M. albus to be a white-flowered version of M. officinalis. |
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Colorado Status: Introduced |
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