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Central Kansas sweet clover
Melilotus officinalis
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called yellow sweet clover, yellow sweetclover
A biennial legume valued by beekeepers for abundant nectar that produces a light, mild honey; bees also collect substantial pollen. It blooms over an extended period in summer on disturbed or open sites with good drainage. Plants can reach 3-6 feet tall with deep taproots and may require management in forage or restoration settings due to prolific seeding.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–September |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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