The article provides critically reviewed data on the genus Melilotus Mill. in the flora of Ukraine. The system of the genus, which includes 2 subgenera, 4 sections, 3 subsections, and 4 series, was amended. Two new sections, 3 subsections, and 4 new series have been described. The synonymy and nomenclatural types are given for each species. A new key to Melilotus Mill. Species Occurring in Ukraine is proposed. Information about ecological conditions and geographical distribution of these species is provided as well.

Keywords: species, lectotype, neotype, protologue, Melilotus, Fabaceae, Ukraine

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