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

When in full bloom, a field of alsike clover is a very beautiful sight.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas

The most important additions to the list of field crops were Italian rye-grass, winter beans, white Belgian carrot and alsike clover.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

If but two varieties are wanted in the mixture, ordinarily these two should be alsike clover and timothy.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas

It is believed by many that alfalfa if exposed to very low temperatures will perish and that it cannot stand as much winter exposure as medium red or alsike clover.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas

It is not wise, usually, to sow alsike clover alone for hay, owing to its tendency to lodge.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas