Fabaceae Melilotus officinalis (L.) Lam.
Yellow Sweetclover
Dakota - Other, Incense & Fragrance
Use documented by:
Gilmore, Melvin R., 1919, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region, SI-BAE Annual Report #33, page 91
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Melilotus officinalis (L.) Lam.
Scientific name: Melilotus officinalis (L.) Lam.
USDA symbol: MEOF (
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Common names: Yellow Sweetclover
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Dakota
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Incense & Fragrance
Notes: Bunches of plants hung in the home for the fragrance.
RECRD: 31439 id: 22557