Melilotus sulcatus
Furrowed Melilot, Furrowed Melliot
Other regional names: Mediterranean Sweetclover
- Mediterranean Sweetclover
Also known as: Medicago sulcata (Desf.) E.H.L.Krause +17 more
- Medicago sulcata (Desf.) E.H.L.Krause
- Melilotus compactus Salzm. ex Guss.
- Melilotus fabrei Sennen, 1902
- Melilotus foucaudii Sennen, 1902
- Melilotus indicus var. prostratus P.Palau
- Melilotus laevis Moench
- Melilotus longifolius Ten.
- Melilotus sulcatus f. angustifolius O.E.Schulz
- Melilotus sulcatus f. diffusus O.E.Schulz
- Melilotus sulcatus f. humilis Rouy
- Melilotus sulcatus f. latifolius (Willk.) O.E.Schulz
- Melilotus sulcatus f. simplex O.E.Schulz
- Melilotus sulcatus subsp. aschersonii (O.E.Schulz) P.Fourn.
- Melilotus sulcatus subsp. brachystachys Maire ex Quézel & Santa
- Melilotus sulcatus var. angustifolius Lange
- Melilotus sulcatus var. compactus (Salzm. ex Guss.) Coss.
- Melilotus sulcatus var. latifolius Lange
- Melilotus sulcatus var. latifolius Willk.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Melilotus sulcatus (commonly known as Furrowed Melilot or Furrowed Melliot) is an annual within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Western Sahara, 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)
Alabama, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Great Britain, Kenya, New Caledonia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania