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Sweetclover

Melilotus officinalis

Least Concern

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Fabales (マメ目)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Melilotus
Species
Melilotus officinalis (Sweetclover)

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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Annual yellow sweetclover
Melilotus indicus
Not Evaluated
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Bokhara Clover
Melilotus albus
Not Evaluated
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Furrowed Melilot
Melilotus sulcatus
Not Evaluated
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elegant sweet-clover
Melilotus elegans
Not Evaluated
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Italian Melilot
Melilotus italicus
Least Concern
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Daghestan sweet-clover
Melilotus suaveolens
Not Evaluated
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Tall Melilot
Melilotus altissimus
Least Concern
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Volga sweet-clover
Melilotus wolgicus
Not Evaluated
View all species in Melilotus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sweetclover?
The scientific name of Sweetclover is Melilotus officinalis. It belongs to the genus Melilotus.
What is the conservation status of Sweetclover?
Sweetclover (Melilotus officinalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sweetclover live?
Sweetclover 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 Sweetclover belong to?
Sweetclover (Melilotus officinalis) belongs to the genus Melilotus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Sweetclover endangered?
No, Sweetclover (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 Sweetclover belong to?
Sweetclover (Melilotus officinalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Sweetclover?
The closest relatives of Sweetclover in the genus Melilotus include Annual yellow sweetclover, Bokhara Clover, Furrowed Melilot, elegant sweet-clover, Italian Melilot.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Melilotus — 9 Species

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Annual yellow sweetclover
Melilotus indicus
NE 🐾
Bokhara Clover
Melilotus albus
NE 🐾
Furrowed Melilot
Melilotus sulcatus
NE 🐾
elegant sweet-clover
Melilotus elegans
NE 🐾
Italian Melilot
Melilotus italicus
LC 🐾
Daghestan sweet-clover
Melilotus suaveolens
NE
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Sweetclover
Melilotus officinalis
LC
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Tall Melilot
Melilotus altissimus
LC 🐾
Volga sweet-clover
Melilotus wolgicus
NE
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