Melilotus albus
Melilotus albus white sweetclover
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Introduced from Europe, white sweet-clover is abundant along roadsides and edges of fields. It grows up to 8 feet tall with stems branching out. Compound leaves have 3 leaflets like those of clover, but the inflorescence is long and tapering.
Habitat & Range
Common along roadsides and in old fields.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland code: FACU
Phenology
Flowers early May to November.
Melilotus albus white sweetclover
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Plant Life-Form
annual or biennial forb
Common Names
white sweetclover
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