Fabaceae Melilotus officinalis (L.) Lam.

Yellow Sweetclover

Keres, Western - Other, Insecticide

Use documented by:
Swank, George R., 1932, The Ethnobotany of the Acoma and Laguna Indians, University of New Mexico, M.A. Thesis, page 53

View all documented uses for Melilotus officinalis (L.) Lam.

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Scientific name: Melilotus officinalis (L.) Lam.
USDA symbol: MEOF (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Yellow Sweetclover
Family: Fabaceae
Family (APG): Fabaceae
Native American Tribe: Keres, Western
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Insecticide
Notes: Plant used in beds as a bed bug repellant.

RECRD: 30292 id: 22564

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