alsike clover

American  

[al-sahyk, -sik, awl-] / ˈæl saɪk, -sɪk, ˈɔl- /

noun

1. a European clover, Trifolium hybridum, having pink flowers, grown in the U.S. for forage.

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Etymology

Origin of alsike clover

First recorded in 1850–55; after Alsike, near Uppsala, Sweden

Example Sentences

In the mountain States, with Wyoming as a center, timothy and alsike clover would be suitable.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas

Alsike Clover.—A variety of clover that may have gained more popularity than its merit warrants is alsike clover.

From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Agee, Alva

Ordinarily, on good soils a combined crop of alsike clover should yield from 1½ to 2 tons per acre of very excellent hay.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas

Nor should the fact be lost sight of that the tendency to produce bloat in alsike clover is much the same as in medium red clover.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas

The prevalence of alsike clover in a farming region is indicative of lack of lime.

From Right Use of Lime in Soil Improvement by Agee, Alva