White Sweetclover (Melilotus albus) observed in Ulster County, US-NY, US
iNaturalist: cportermurray
Invasive Species
White Sweetclover spreads aggressively along roadsides and disturbed areas near native meadows, crowding out the wildflowers that native bees and butterflies depend on — and once it's established, it's surprisingly hard to pull out.
White Sweetclover is a tall, white-flowered plant originally from Europe that has spread widely across North America. A community scientist spotted and confirmed it growing in Ulster County, New York. While it does add nitrogen to the soil, it tends to take over disturbed ground and squeeze out native plants that local wildlife rely on.
Key Findings
A research-grade (community-verified) observation of White Sweetclover was documented in Ulster County, NY
White Sweetclover (Melilotus albus) is a non-native invasive legume capable of fixing atmospheric nitrogen through root symbiosis
Ulster County, in New York's Hudson Valley, represents continued spread of this species through the northeastern US
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A research-grade observation of White Sweetclover was recorded in Ulster County, New York, confirming the presence of this non-native, nitrogen-fixing legume in the Hudson Valley region.
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Research-grade observation of White Sweetclover in Ulster County, US-NY, US.
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