Monotypic stand of flowering yellow sweet clover Melilotus officinalis.

Plant Profile: Sweet Clover (Melilotus sp.)

June 1, 2026 Plant ProfileTallgrassWeeds

Direct Answer Sweet clover is an invasive biennial weed that damages native habitats, and the most effective way to control it is by mowing during its peak flowering stage before seeds can form. Alternative control methods like hand-pulling or careful…

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Carpet of lesser celandine crowding out the native spring ephemerals.

Plant Profile: Lesser Celandine (Ficaria verna)

March 17, 2025 Plant ProfileTallgrassWeeds

In the early spring, you may be walking along rivers and streams and notice a stunning display of yellow and green. While this carpet of flowers may be beautiful, it has a more sinister side, replacing all other spring wildflowers…

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