Italian Melilot

Melilotus italicus is a member of the Fabaceae family and is commonly referred to as Italian Melilot. It is an annual herb with a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves. The species can grow up to 0.39 m in height. It is distributed across several regions, including Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, and parts of North Africa. The scientific name was first published in 1779. The specific epithet was originally spelled 'italica' in the protologue but was later corrected to 'italicum' in Systema Naturae. The name 'Melilotus' is retained as per botanical nomenclature rules.