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Species:
Melilotus officinalis
Common Name(s):
yellow sweetclover
Habitats Impacted:
rangeland, disturbed/waste areas, cropland/pastureland, forest/woodland
Regions likely to be Impacted:
PH, NE, NW, SE, SW
Present in Neighboring States?
AR, CO, KS, LA, MO, NM, TX
Currently known from Oklahoma?
Yes
Dave Powell, USDA Forest Service (retired), Bugwood.org
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What you should know!
An aggressive allelopathic weed that forms dense monospecific stands that displace and inhibit the establishment of native vegetation. A prolific seeder, with seeds that remain viable for many years and are well adapted to a wide range of habitats. Intentionally introduced as forage.
Management information
Additional Online Resources for:
Melilotus officinalis
Species Overview
Distribution Map
iNaturalist Records in Oklahoma
iNaturalist Records in North America
Herbarium Records
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