Melilotus altissima
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The Melilotus altissima plant species is found in Europe. Naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. macrorrhiza. Pers. M. officinalis. non (L.)Pall.

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Latin Name:  Melilotus altissima
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Thuill.
 
Known Hazards:  Dried leaves can be toxic though the fresh leaves are quite safe[76]. (This is possibly due to the presence of coumarin, the substance that gives some dried plants the smell of new mown hay. If taken internally it can prevent the blood from clotting.)
 
Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Waste places and woods, avoiding acid soils[17].

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