Melilotus italicus
Italian Melilot
Also known as: Melilotus italicus var. confertus O.E.Schulz +10 more
- Melilotus italicus var. confertus O.E.Schulz
- Melilotus melilotus-italicus (Brot.) Asch. & Graebn.
- Melilotus messanensis f. caespitosus O.E.Schulz
- Melilotus messanensis f. validus O.E.Schulz
- Melilotus rotundifolius Ten.
- Sertula italica (L.) Kuntze
- Trifolium italicum Brot., 1805
- Trifolium italicum L.
- Trifolium melilotus var. italica L.
- Trifolium melilotus-italicum Brot.
- Trigonella italica (L.) Coulot & Rabaute
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Melilotus italicus (commonly known as Italian Melilot) is an annual belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Corse, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Turkey, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Portugal