Melilotus officinalis

Definitions of Melilotus officinalis
  1. noun
    biennial yellow-flowered Eurasian plant having aromatic leaves used as carminative or flavoring agent; widely cultivated especially as green manure or cover crop
    synonyms: yellow sweet clover
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    melilot, melilotus, sweet clover
    erect annual or biennial plant grown extensively especially for hay and soil improvement
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