Calflora Taxon Report
Melilotus officinalis Lam.
Yellow sweetclover
Melilotus officinalis is an annual or biennial herb that is not native to California.

Alternate Names and Sources:
Melilotus albaPLANTS
Melilotus albus var. annuusPLANTS
Melilotus arvensisPLANTS
Melilotus leucanthusPLANTS
Melilotus luteaPLANTS
Melilotus officinalis var. micranthusPLANTS
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Accepted by: JEPS + PLANTS + POWO
Jepson eFlora section:
eudicot
USDA PLANTS group:
Dicot

Do not eat any part of this plant.
Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands

[Wikipedia] Seed Life, Growth Habit, Odor: Seeds can be viable for up to 30 years. Plants have large taproots and tend to grow in groups.[3] Plants have a characteristic sweet odor.[3] (link added by Mary Ann Machi)

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