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Questions and Answers: 2015

Question: Hi again. I have this growing quite a bit on filled ground. It's about 3 feet tall, almost like a …

  • Question

    Hi again. I have this growing quite a bit on filled ground. It's about 3 feet tall, almost like a bush but it does not have a woody stem. No flowers to be seen. Leaves are toothed, and three stems with leaves grow from the stem. I broke off the top of the plant to take pictures.

    Answer

    Rocky, the plant you have photographed is a species of Melilotus (sweet-clover). Without flowers, I cannot tell you which species you have, but likely Melilotus officinalis (yellow sweet-clover) or M. albus (white sweet-clover). Both species are native to Europe and are introduced here in North America.