Melilotus alba Medik.
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Authority
Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.
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Family
Fabaceae
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Scientific Name
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Description
Species Description - Erect, taprooted biennial (annual) 1–3 m; lfls lanceolate or oblanceolate to narrowly oblong or rarely ovate, 1–2.5 cm; racemes numerous, 5–20 cm (peduncle included); pedicels 1–2 mm; fls white, 3.5–5(–6) mm, the banner distinctly longer than the wings; ovules 2–4; fr 2.5–3 mm, reticulate-veiny; seeds 1 or 2; 2n=16. Native of Eurasia, established as a weed along roadsides and in waste places, especially in calcareous soil, from N.S. to B.C., s. to Mex. and W.I. Summer and fall.
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Common Names
white sweet clover