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Tall Melilot - Melilotus altissimus

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Tall Melilot Tall Melilot - Melilotus altissimus dylan North Somerset 27 Sep 2021, 9:25 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 5:24 p.m.
Tall Melilot Tall Melilot - Melilotus altissimus dylan North Somerset 27 Sep 2021, 9:21 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 5:22 p.m.
Tall Melilot Tall Melilot - Melilotus altissimus dylan North Somerset 27 Sep 2021, 9:21 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 5:22 p.m.
Tall Melilot Tall Melilot - Melilotus altissimus dylan North Somerset 27 Sep 2021, 9:21 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 5:22 p.m.
Tall Melilot Tall Melilot - Melilotus altissimus dylan North Somerset 27 Sep 2021, 9:21 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 5:23 p.m.
Tall Melilot Tall Melilot - Melilotus altissimus dylan North Somerset 27 Sep 2021, 9:21 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 5:23 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly common south of Newcastle, being absent from much of the North, East and South West. It is most common in South Wales. Habitat includes: Disturbed, damp places such as woodland margins, roadside verges, grassland, field margins, wasteland etc. Other names include: Yellow Medick, Golden Melilot. Growing habit: Biennial / short-lived Perennial. Height: Up to 1.5 m. Flowers: June to August. It has been known in Britain since the 16th century.