![Tall Melilot](/sites/default/files/styles/node_hero_default/public/2018-01/Tall%20Melilo%20Melilotus%20altissima%20CREDIT%20Paul%20Lane.jpg?h=56f6cfdb&itok=Lj6W1kOL)
©Paul Lane
Tall melilot
Scientific name: Melilotus altissimus
Tall melilot was introduced into the UK as a fodder crop, but has now become naturalised. It displays golden, pea-like flowers on tall spikes, which are followed by black, hairy seed pods.
Species information
Statistics
Height: up to 1.5mConservation status
Introduced, but naturalised species.