annual yellow sweet-clover

Melilotus indicus (L.) All., known as annual yellow sweet-clover, is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is native to northern Africa, Europe, and Asia and has been naturalized in many temperate regions worldwide. The species is commonly found in disturbed habitats and has been historically utilized for forage and medicinal applications. It was first published in 1785 and is distributed across regions including Greenland, British Columbia, Açores, Madeira, and several islands in the Azores and Canary Islands.