White Melilot 'Chermasan' (Melilotus albus) – a perennial herbaceous plant with a height ranging from 1 to 2 meters, featuring erect, branched stems and a characteristic ribbed structure. The leaves are trifoliate, elongated, and bright green with serrated edges. The flowers are small and white, clustered in long spike-like inflorescences, which give the plant a decorative appearance during the blooming period from June to September. The fruits are small, dark-grey pods containing seeds that ripen by the end of summer.
The 'Chermasan' variety is widely used in landscape design due to its hardiness and ability to enrich soil with nitrogen, improving its structure. It is also valued for its nectar-producing properties: it attracts bees and other pollinators, making it beneficial for maintaining biodiversity in a garden or vegetable plot.
In folk medicine, white melilot is used to improve blood circulation and reduce inflammation. However, the plant contains coumarin, which can be toxic if consumed in large quantities; therefore, its use for medicinal purposes should be done with caution and under the supervision of a specialist.
