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
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Melilotus albus, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, July 15, 2008
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Melilotus albus, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., Gila Bird Area, Oct. 7, 2008
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Melilotus albus, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Pinos Altos Range, Pinos Altos, Nov. 6, 2008
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