Latin name: Melilotus officinalis (L.) Pall. Pronunciation: mel-i-LO-tus of-fis-in-AY-lis Common name: Yellow sweet clover Family: Fabaceae (Pea) Habitat: Open disturbed sites to 4500' in most of California except the desert, naturalized from Eurasia Blooming period: May to August Name derivations: 1) Melilotus 2) officinalis |
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