Similar to "Melilotus altissima" Thuill. Most common species are ones like Carduus nutans, Jacobaea vulgaris, Melilotus albus and Anchusa officinalis. It was transferred into "Melilotus" by Carlo Allioni in 1785. Males are also commonly found on "Melilotus". In June and the autumn on "Cytisus", "Genista", "Astragalus", "Melilotus", etc. "Melilotus wolgicus" is a biennial herb with a large taproot. In May and again in August on "Thymus", "Trifolium", "Melilotus", "Medicago", etc. "Melilotus albus" is an annual or biennial legume that can reach in height. "Melilotus officinalis" can be an annual or biennial plant, and is high at maturity. "Melilotus albus" has been promoted in Australia for use on dryland soils affected by salinity. "Melilotus" spp., "Stellaria media", "Chenopodium album", "Avena" spp., and others.