Summary ²

Melilotus, known as melilot, sweet clover, and kumoniga (from the Cumans), is a genus in the family Fabaceae (the same family that also includes the Trifolium clovers). Members are known as common grassland plants and as weeds of cultivated ground. Originally from Europe and Asia, it is now found worldwide.

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Marisha Jackson

Fact ³

This plant can be used as a dye when extracted and also as a pain reliever.

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2. Adaptado por Marisha Jackson de uma obra de (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melilotus
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