Melilotus siculus
Also known as: Melilota messanensis (L.) Medik. +10 more
- Melilota messanensis (L.) Medik.
- Melilotus messanensis (L.) All.
- Melilotus messanensis var. stoechadicus O.E.Schulz
- Melilotus siculus (Turra) B.D.Jackson
- Melilotus siculus Vitman
- Melilotus striatus Moench
- Sertula messanensis (L.) Kuntze
- Trifolium messanense L.
- Trifolium siculum L., 1753
- Trifolium siculum Turra
- Trigonella sicula (Turra) 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 siculus 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)
Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Eritrea, France, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, 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)
Argentina Northeast, Czechoslovakia, Ethiopia, Germany, New South Wales, South Australia, Uruguay, Western Australia