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the sweet clover
Melilotus officinalis
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called yellow sweet clover, yellow melilot
Biennial legume valued by beekeepers for abundant nectar with high sugar concentration that supports strong honey flows; flowers in racemes over an extended summer period and is visited heavily by honey bees for both nectar and pollen; fixes nitrogen in soil but requires management to prevent excessive seeding in disturbed areas.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–September |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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