Seeds of sweet clover (Melilotus indicus) taken from Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, March 16, 2014Melilotus bonplandii, Melilotus indica, Melilotus melilotus-indica, Melilotus melilotus-indicus, Melilotus officinalis, Melilotus parviflora, Melilotus parviflorus, Melilotus permixtus, Melilotus tommasinii, Trifolium indica, Trifolium indicum, Trifolium melilotus, Trifolium melilotus-indica
Handagog asfar, Scented trefoil, sweet clover
Melilotus indicus, sometimes incorrectly written Melilotus indica, is a yellow-flowered herb native to northern Africa, Europe and Asia, but naturalized throughout the rest of the world.[+]
Melilotus indicus is an annual herb native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. In Qatar, it has been found growing in sandy soils, often near coastal areas. Local studies have reported its presence in various regions, including the north and west coasts. The plant typically blooms from February to May, producing small yellow flowers. While not widely cultivated, M. indicus is considered a minor weed species in Qatar's agricultural landscapes.
Seeds of sweet clover (Melilotus indicus) taken from Al Sham Street in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, March 16, 2014
Yellow sweet clover (Melilotus indicus) taken from Onaiza area near Al Sham Street. Doha, Qatar, February 19, 2015
Flowers of yellow sweet clover (Melilotus indicus) taken from Onaiza area near Al Sham Street. Doha, Qatar, February 19, 2015
Yellow sweet clover (Melilotus indicus) on a field on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, April 10, 2015
Pinkish plant of yellow sweet clover (Melilotus indicus) on a field on Green Circles (center-pivot irrigation) in Irkhaya (Irkaya) Farms. Qatar, May 1, 2015
Flowers and fruits of yellow sweet clover (Melilotus indicus) taken from the base of a palm tree on Al Shabi Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 14, 2016
Seeds of black medick (Medicago lupulina) and yellow sweet clover (Melilotus indicus) taken from the base of a palm tree on Al Shabi Street in Onaiza area. Doha, Qatar, April 14, 2016Seeds of Melilotus indicus were observed in West Bay, Doha, on March 16, 2014. Later, yellow flowers and plants were spotted in the Onaiza area near Al Sham Street on February 19, 2015. The plant was also found on a field with center-pivot irrigation in Irkhaya Farms on April 10, 2015, and a pinkish variant was observed on May 1, 2015. In Onaiza area, flowers and fruits were seen at the base of a palm tree on Al Shabi Street on April 14, 2016. Seeds were also collected from this location, co-occurring with Medicago lupulina. The plant appears to thrive in various environments, including urban areas and irrigated fields, suggesting its adaptability to different conditions in Qatar. Observations span multiple years, indicating the plant's presence is not limited to a specific time or location.
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QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) and associated people, for a possibility to participate in their field excursions and to learn about local nature.