White Sweet Clover Posted on June 26, 2012 by Axie Reply Bees love it and it’s a major source for nectar. Has a sweet odor. Introduced to North America in the 1600s as a forage crop for cattle. Legume family. White Sweet Clover (Melilotus alba) Share this: Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest