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MEOF

Melilotus officinalis (L.) Lam.

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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Melilotus officinalis (L.) Lam.
Family Name: Fabaceae Lindl. - Pea family
Common Name: sweetclover
Symbol: MEOF
Group: Dicot
Rank: Species
Date Modified: Feb. 7, 2026, 3:58 a.m.

Duration

  • Perennial
  • Annual
  • Biennial

Growth Habits

  • Forb/herb

Synonyms

  • Melilotus alba Medikus, orth. var.
  • Melilotus albus Medik.
  • Melilotus albus Medik. var. annuus Coe
  • Melilotus arvensis Wallr.
  • Melilotus leucanthus W.D.J. Koch ex DC.
  • Melilotus lutea Gueldenst.
  • Melilotus officinalis (L.) Lam. var. micranthus O.E. Schulz

Wetland Ratings

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Species Range Map