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Yellow Sweet Clover

Melilotus officinalis

CommonPlant
Illustration of Yellow Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis)

Yellow Sweet Clover is a tall, fragrant biennial with yellow flowers. It is used as a forage crop and for soil improvement due to its nitrogen-fixing abilities.

Habitat
Grows in fields, roadsides, and waste areas.
Diet
Attracts bees and other pollinators.
How common
Common

Best time to see a Yellow Sweet Clover

The best time to see a Yellow Sweet Clover is June–July, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 64,353 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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