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Details for: PI 708370,
Melilotus elegans
Salzm. ex Ser., 03428-A
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Summary Data
Taxonomy:
Melilotus elegans
Salzm. ex Ser.
Top Name:
03428-A
Origin:
Donated – Nebraska, United States
Maintained:
North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station
Received by NPGS:
30 Jan 1992
Form Received:
Seed
Life Form:
Annual
Life Cycle:
Annual
Life Habit:
Forb
Life Sex:
Perfect
Backup Location:
National Laboratory for Genetic Resources Preservation
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Seed
100 count
PI 708370 98ncai01 SD
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Core Passport Data
Taxonomy:
Melilotus elegans
Salzm. ex Ser.
Top Name:
03428-A
Origin:
Donated – Nebraska, United States
Maintained:
North Central Regional Plant Introduction Station
Received by NPGS:
30 Jan 1992
Form Received:
Seed
Life Form:
Annual
Life Cycle:
Annual
Life Habit:
Forb
Life Sex:
Perfect
Source History
Donated
30 January 1992.
Nebraska, United States
Donor(s):
Gorz, Herman, University of Nebraska
Accession Names and Identifiers
03428-A
Type: Donor identifier
Gorz
Ames 21628
Type: Site identifier
Group: AMES
NC-7 Research Numbers
USDA ARS NCRPIS
Narrative
Melilotus elegans
Salzm. ex Ser.
Genus:
Melilotus
Family:
Fabaceae
(alt. Leguminosae)
Subfamily:
Faboideae
Tribe:
Trifolieae
Nomen number:
23997
Place of publication:
A. P. de Candolle, Prodr. 2:188. 1825
Verified:
06/12/1987
by ARS Systematic Botanists.
Other conspecific taxa
Autonyms (not in current use), synonyms and invalid designations
Common names
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Taxonomic Re-Identification:
10 Jul 1998, from
Melilotus suaveolens
Ledeb. to
Melilotus elegans
Salzm. ex Ser.
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PINUMBERED:
Assigned PI 708370 to Ames 21628. 09 Jul 2025.
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MORPHOLOGY
FLOWER COLOR
FLOWER COLOR
Y - YELLOW
7
AMA.MEL.1998.ANNUALS.GH.MARCH
PI 708370 92ncao01 SD
Not Available
MORPHOLOGY
PLANT SHAPE
The presence of a many-thin-stem trait that is desirable for forage. Reference: Kirk, L.E. 1931 Sci. Agr. 11:315-325.
STAND - Percent of standard type usually with 5 to 10 thick stems. (100%)
7
AMA.MEL.1998.ANNUALS.GH.MARCH
PI 708370 92ncao01 SD
Not Available
PHENOLOGY
DURATION
The length of time that the plants ordinarily live before flowering and death. The biennials require a cold treatment before flowering, while annuals do not.
ANN - percent annual (100%)
7
AMA.MEL.1998.ANNUALS.GH.MARCH
PI 708370 92ncao01 SD
Not Available
PHENOLOGY
MATURITY DAY FOR HAY HARVEST
Maturity for hay forage harvest. For biennials, Julian day in the second year of growth when 50% of the plants have open flowers. For annuals, days after seeding when 50% of the plants have open flowers.
76
7
AMA.MEL.1998.ANNUALS.GH.MARCH
PI 708370 92ncao01 SD
Not Available
PRODUCTION
HUNDRED SEED WEIGHT
The weight in grams of 100 seeds.
.26
NC7.INVENTORY.BRENNER
PI 708370 92ncao01 SD
Not Available
PRODUCTION
HUNDRED SEED WEIGHT
The weight in grams of 100 seeds.
.29
NC7.INVENTORY.BRENNER
PI 708370 98ncai01 SD