Melilotus indicus

Meaning of name: Melilotus is from the Greek word melilotos, a clover so named from the amount of honey it bore; from meli honey. Indicus is a Latin word meaning Indian; also applied to anywhere in the Far East.

Distribution: Occurs from Kalbarri to Esperance.

Remarks: A herb to 50 centimetres tall. The yellow flowers are produced from August to October. This plant is a native of the Mediterranean Region.

References: Western Weeds, A Guide to the Weeds of Western Australia. BMJ Hussey, GJ Keighery, J Dodd, SG Lloyd, RD Cousens. 1997.
Western Australian Plant Names and their Meanings, a Glossary. FA Sharr. 1996.
Flora of the Perth Region. NG Marchant, JR Wheeler, BL Rye, EM Bennett, NS Lander, TD Macfarlane. 1987.