Taxonomy
Melilotus albus | White Melilot | Crúibín cait bán
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not protected
Native status
Neophyte
Species Biology
Habitat
Occassional, mainly near major ports
Life cycle
Annual / Biennial
Ex-situ conservation
Not known
Use
Legume forage crop
Vegetative nature
Herbaceous
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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Further information
White Melilot is a legume sometimes grown for forage. White sweet clover is a major source of nectar. Its characteristic sweet odour, intensified by drying, is derived from coumarin. In Ireland it probably originated with imported seed or possibly grain.