Taxonomy
Melilotus officinalis | Ribbed Melilot | Crúibín cait
Distribution
Status
Conservation status
Not protected
Native status
Native or Alien
Species Biology
Habitat
Sand dunes, railway banks and waste places
Life cycle
Biennial
Ex-situ conservation
Not known
Use
Legume forage crop
Vegetative nature
Herbaceous
Distribution
World distribution(GBIF)
Temporal change
Records submitted to Data Centre in 2024
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Further information
Yellow Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis), also known as Yellow Melilot, Ribbed Melilot or Common Melilot is a species of legume of in the family, native to Eurasia and introduced in North America, Africa and Australia. This plant is used for agricultural purposes mainly. It is grown as hay despite its toxic properties when mouldy. It is considered an excellent green manure. Also, Sweet Clover is a major source of nectar for domestic honeybees. Flowers and seeds and can be used as flavouring.