White Sweet Clover (Noun)
Meaning
Biennial plant; valuable honey plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- White sweet clover is a biennial plant native to Europe and Asia, widely cultivated in North America for its value as a honey plant.
- White sweet clover grows as a legume with pink or white flowers that attract pollinators like bees, providing a rich source of nectar for honey production.
- Beekeepers often cultivate white sweet clover in their fields because of its reputation as a valuable honey plant.
- Farmers may plant white sweet clover as a cover crop due to its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil and serve as a food source for local wildlife.
- White sweet clover, also known as Melilotus alba, has become a perennial favorite among apiarists who seek to create fine, aromatic honey from the nectar it produces.