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Melilotus albus Medik.

white melilot (Fabaceae / Leguminosae)

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Melilotus albus grows in disturbed ground, especially in central and southern England.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-12-19

 white melilot / Melilotus albus: _Melilotus albus_ grows in disturbed ground, especially in central and southern England.

Melilotus albus is easily distinguished from our other melilots by its white flowers.

Hochschwab, Austria; 2005-09-24

 white melilot / Melilotus albus: _Melilotus albus_ is easily distinguished from our other melilots by its white flowers.

The fruit-pods of Melilotus albus are brown when ripe.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2015-08-04

 white melilot / Melilotus albus: The fruit-pods of _Melilotus albus_ are brown when ripe.

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