Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Melilotus indica (Yellow Sweet-clover)
Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.
Melilotus indica (Yellow sweet-clover). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in winter.
Melilotus indica (Yellow sweet-clover). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in winter.
Melilotus indica (Yellow sweet-clover). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in winter.