This European introduction is found in similar places to M. albus (White Melilot) and can grow over 1.5 m in height with plenty of flowers which often last late into the Autumn. It is very similar in many respects to M. officinalis (Ribbed Melilot) but the seeds of M altissimus are hairy and of M. officinalis glabrous (bald)
Frodsham Marsh 9th July 2005
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