Indian Sweetclover (Melilotus indicus)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Melilotus indicus is a ANNUAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from June to October. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - cooked. — Leaves - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Fields and waste places in S. England and Wales. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)