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Melilotus altissimus Thuill.

tall melilot (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadModerate tendencySE
Plant Atlas 2020
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Melilotus altissimus is a tall herb with small yellow pea-like flowers in which the keel petal is about as long as the wings (in Melilotus officinalis, the keel is shorter).

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2018-08-18

 tall melilot / Melilotus altissimus: _Melilotus altissimus_ is a tall herb with small yellow pea-like flowers in which the keel petal is about as long as the wings (in _Melilotus officinalis_, the keel is shorter).

Melilotus altissimus differs from Melilotus officinalis in having pods that are hairy, black and 2-seeded, rather than glabrous, brown and 1-seeded.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2018-08-18

 tall melilot / Melilotus altissimus: _Melilotus altissimus_ differs from _Melilotus officinalis_ in having pods that are hairy, black and 2-seeded, rather than glabrous, brown and 1-seeded.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne