Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Melilotus albus Medikus
(White Sweet Clover)


Family: Fabaceae

Status: Exotic

Synonyms:
None

Melilotus albus is the white flowered version of Melilotus officinalis. It is similarly not a native and is considered by many to be invasive. It has an elongate spike with small white flowers, and a trifoliate leaf.
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Melilotus albus, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, July 13, 2008



Melilotus albus, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, July 15, 2008



Melilotus albus, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Gila Bird Area, Oct. 7, 2008



Melilotus albus, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Nov. 6, 2008


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