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Gewöhnlicher Steinklee

Melilotus officinalis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇱 Chile 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish trébol de olor
French mélilot jaune
German Gewöhnlicher Steinklee
Portuguese trevo-cheiroso

Similar Species in Melilotus

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Furchen-Steinklee
Melilotus sulcatus
Not Evaluated
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Hoher Honigklee
Melilotus altissimus
Least Concern
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Kleinblütiger Steinklee
Melilotus indicus
Not Evaluated
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Weißer Steinklee
Melilotus albus
Not Evaluated
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Wolga-Steinklee
Melilotus wolgicus
Not Evaluated
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Daghestan sweet-clover
Melilotus suaveolens
Not Evaluated
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Italian Melilot
Melilotus italicus
Least Concern
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elegant sweet-clover
Melilotus elegans
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gewöhnlicher Steinklee?
The scientific name of Gewöhnlicher Steinklee is Melilotus officinalis. It belongs to the genus Melilotus.
What is the conservation status of Gewöhnlicher Steinklee?
Gewöhnlicher Steinklee (Melilotus officinalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gewöhnlicher Steinklee live?
Gewöhnlicher Steinklee is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Gewöhnlicher Steinklee belong to?
Gewöhnlicher Steinklee (Melilotus officinalis) belongs to the genus Melilotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Gewöhnlicher Steinklee endangered?
No, Gewöhnlicher Steinklee (Melilotus officinalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gewöhnlicher Steinklee belong to?
Gewöhnlicher Steinklee (Melilotus officinalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Gewöhnlicher Steinklee?
The closest relatives of Gewöhnlicher Steinklee in the genus Melilotus include Furchen-Steinklee, Hoher Honigklee, Kleinblütiger Steinklee, Weißer Steinklee, Wolga-Steinklee.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Melilotus — 9 Species

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Furchen-Steinklee
Melilotus sulcatus
NE
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Gewöhnlicher Steinklee
Melilotus officinalis
LC
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Hoher Honigklee
Melilotus altissimus
LC 🐾
Kleinblütiger Steinklee
Melilotus indicus
NE 🐾
Weißer Steinklee
Melilotus albus
NE 🐾
Wolga-Steinklee
Melilotus wolgicus
NE 🐾
Daghestan sweet-clover
Melilotus suaveolens
NE 🐾
Italian Melilot
Melilotus italicus
LC 🐾
elegant sweet-clover
Melilotus elegans
NE
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