Melilotus officinalis
Melilot
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The Melilotus officinalis plant species is found in Europe to E. Asia. Naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Melilot. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. arvensis.

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Latin Name:  Melilotus officinalis
Common Name:  Melilot
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (L.)Pall.
 
Known Hazards:  The dried leaves can be toxic. though the fresh leaves are quite safe to use. 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 clotting.
 
Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.7
 
Habitat:  Grassy fields and roadsides, avoiding acid soils[17].

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