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| Identification |
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Genus
Melilotus
Species
officinalis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
yellow sweetclover
melilot
bokara clover
Family
LEGUMINOSAE
Specimen number
S6449
Data source
BtrflyCa p21;MedPl p232;Frgnt p298
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Melilotus officinalis is a host plant for the orange sulphur butterfly. Bokara clover (also known as yellow sweetclover and melilot) has flowers and leaves that are mildly perfume scented.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Colia eurytheme (orange sulphur butterfly)
Attracts butterflies
yes
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
anticoagulant
antihemorrhoidal
phlebitic remedy
thrombolytic
sedative
antispasmodic
relaxant
carminative
antirheumatic
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
It is toxic if not used immediately or properly dried
Medicinal notes
Melilotus officinalis has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an anticoagulant, as an antihemorrhoidal, as a phlebitic remedy and as a thrombolytic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) It is toxic if not used immediately or properly dried.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
flowers are perfumed; leaves are sweeter when dried
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Melilotus officinalis is a wildflower and probably originates from Europe.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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