small-flowered yellow sweet-clover
Melilotus wolgicus Poir.
Melilotus wolgicus, known as small-flowered yellow sweet-clover, is a member of the Fabaceae family. Native to Russia and Kazakhstan, it is commonly found in the lower Volga and Don valleys. It has been introduced and naturalized in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, where the climate aligns with its native habitat. The species is noted for its cold and drought tolerance and has been considered for use as a forage crop due to its productivity, which is reportedly higher than that of M. albus.
Description
Melilotus wolgicus, or small-flowered yellow sweet-clover, is a plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Russia and Kazakhstan, particularly in the lower Volga and Don regions. It has been introduced to several regions in Europe and North America, including Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The plant is known for its adaptability to cold and dry conditions, making it a candidate for forage use. It is considered more productive than M. albus in certain contexts. The species was first described in 1814 by Poir.
Other common names
Volga sweet-cloversmall-flowered yellow sweet-clover
Distribution
Manitoba · Saskatchewan · RU · Belgium · Flemish Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · DK · BY · Belarus · Estonia · Latvia · Lithuania · Czech Republic · Slovakia · Denmark · Poland · Sweden · SE · CZ · EE · PL · LV · NO · SK · CA · LT · Altay · Baltic States
Synonyms
Melilotus ruthenicusMelilotus volgicusMelilotus ruthenicaTrifolium ruthenicumTrifolium ruthenicumMelilotus wolgicaMelilotus integerrimusMelilotus laxusMelilotus micranthusTrifolium melilotus-ruthenicusSertula ruthenicaMedicago ruthenica
