Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
MELILOTUS Miller, Gard. Dict. Abr., ed. 4. 1754.
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TYPE: Mililotus officinalis (Linnaeus) Medikus (Trifolium officinale Linnaeus) Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 2: 352. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melilotus albus | White Melilot, White Sweetclover | |||
| Melilotus indicus | Small Melilot, Sourclover | |||
| Melilotus officinalis | Yellow Melilot, Yellow Sweetclover, Ribbed Melilot |
Identification Key
1. Corolla white; fruit 3-5 mm long, veins tending to form irregular reticulation
1. Corolla yellow; fruit 2-5 mm long
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2. Corolla 1.5-3 mm long; fruit 2-3 mm long, reticulate-veined
2. Corolla 4-7 mm long; fruit 3-5 mm long, transverse-rugose with elongate areolae
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||