Melilotus neapolitanus
European Sweetclover
Also known as: Melilotus besserianus Ser. +14 more
- Melilotus besserianus Ser.
- Melilotus glaucescens Godr. ex Trautv.
- Melilotus globosus Steven
- Melilotus globulosus Steven
- Melilotus gracilis DC.
- Melilotus heterophyllus Scheele
- Melilotus imbricatus Besser ex Ser.
- Melilotus intricatus Nyman
- Melilotus neapolitanus var. microcarpus Rouy
- Melilotus parviflorus Trautv.
- Melilotus spicatus (Sm.) Breistr.
- Sertula besseriana (Ser.) Kuntze
- Sertula neapolitana (Ten.) Kuntze
- Trifolium spicatum Sm.
- Trigonella wojciechowskii Coulot & Rabaute
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Melilotus neapolitanus (commonly known as European sweetclover) 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)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Bulgaria, Corse, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Krym, North Caucasus, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany