Common Melilot

Melilotus officinalis is a plant species in the legume family Fabaceae. It is native to Eurasia and has been introduced to North America, Africa, and Australia. The species is found in various regions of Canada, including Labrador, Newfoundland, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. It is also present in Belgium and its administrative regions. The name was first published in 1779, with the specific epithet 'officinalis' later corrected in botanical nomenclature. Common names for the plant include sweet yellow clover, yellow melilot, and ribbed melilot.