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The Sweet Clover
Melilotus officinalis
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called yellow sweet clover
Biennial legume that produces abundant nectar supporting strong honey flows for beekeepers; flowers provide both nectar and pollen attractive to honey bees with peak activity in mid-summer; deep taproots confer drought tolerance once established.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–July |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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