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Common Name(s):	Yellow Sweet Clover, Yellow Melilot, Sweet Clover,Yellow
Species:	Melilotus officinalis
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Family:	Fabaceae

Longevity:	Annual
Season:	Cool
Origin:	Introduced
Height:	6 feet
Flowers:	Late April - May

Description:	An upright, open branched legume somewhat smaller than White sweet clover, Melilotus albus. Common on a variety of sites including roadsides and disturbed areas. Introduced into the U.S. from Europe and Asia. Can cause sweet clover poisoning in cattle.

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