Melilotus officnalis ssp.
suaveolens is a 50-90cm tall biennial herb originating in the
Asian continent, growing in locations near seashores and branching
well. Leaves comprise three leaflets 1.2-3cm long and 0.4-1cm
wide cuneate-like oblong, with shallow serrations on margins.
Racemes,3-5cm long, emerge from axils and set many 4-6mm long yellow
flowers in them. Fruit (legume) measures 3-4mm in length, with
furrows on the surfaces with one or two seeds. Bloom time:
May-October. |