Elegant sweetclover (Melilotus elegans)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Melilotus elegans is a ANNUAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring. — The leaves are used as a flavouring.

Habitat & North American Range

Grassland, especially by the sea. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)