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

There may be conditions in which it would be advisable to sow alsike clover alone, as when it is wanted for seed, and subsequently for pasture.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas

It has been estimated that with correct conditions it would be found about equal in producing power and feeding value to alsike clover.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas

On ordinary slough soils, this clover finds a congenial home, but it will not grow quite so well, relatively, in these as alsike 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

Although this clover does not mature until three to four weeks later than the medium red, nevertheless, it may be well to add the latter to the timothy and alsike clover mixture.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas