Melilotus polonicus
Also known as: Melilotus caspicus Gruner +10 more
- Melilotus caspicus Gruner
- Melilotus caspius Gruner
- Melilotus melilotus-polonicus Asch. & Graebn.
- Melilotus polonicus (L.) Desr.
- Melilotus polonicus Pers.
- Melilotus rariflorus Eichw.
- Melilotus rariflorus Ledeb.
- Sertula polonica (L.) Kuntze
- Trifolium polonicum L.
- Trifolium polonicum Willd.
- Trigonella polonica (L.) Coulot & Rabaute
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, Melilotus polonicus is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Kazakhstan, North Caucasus, South European Russia, Transcaucasus, Ukraine
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)
East European Russia