White Sweetclover (Melilotus albus) | Triple 5 Plant Codex

# White Sweetclover (Melilotus albus) | Triple 5 Plant Codex ## Identification Block - **Accepted Scientific Name:** *Melilotus albus* - **Family:** Fabaceae - **Common Names:** White Sweetclover - **Scope Statement:** This page covers *Melilotus albus* in the context of the Triple 5 Plant Codex for pasture and forage management in TN/KY. ## Required Page Structure ### 1. Overview White Sweetclover is a non-native species relevant to forage systems in the Mid-South. It is classified under the Fabaceae family and is commonly used in forage, pasture applications. ### 6. Toxicity and Animal Interaction - **Toxicity Level:** Moderate - **Species Affected:** cattle, sheep - **Exposure Scenarios:** Management should account for moderate toxicity risk, especially for cattle, sheep. ### 11. Homestead Decision Guidance **Monitor.** Decision based on moderate toxicity and invasive status. ### 12. Source Reference Appendix - [USDA PLANTS Profile](https://plants.usda.gov/home/search?query=Melilotus%20albus) - [UT Extension - Forage Guides](https://utextension.tennessee.edu/) - [UK Extension - Forage Resources](https://forages.ca.uky.edu/) ## Structured Data - **Title:** White Sweetclover (Melilotus albus) | Triple 5 Plant Codex - **Slug:** white-sweetclover - **Common Name:** White Sweetclover - **Scientific Name:** Melilotus albus - **Family:** Fabaceae - **Categories:** forage, pasture - **Toxicity Level:** moderate - **Animals Affected:** cattle, sheep - **Invasive Status:** invasive - **Native Status:** non-native