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)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)