Species PlantsYellow Sweet Clover

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

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