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 alsike clover is sown alone and for seed, from 3 to 5 pounds of seed should suffice per acre, according to the soil conditions.

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

For instance, there may be seasons when alsike clover, and, indeed, any kind of clover, will succeed along with a catch crop sown for pasture or to provide soiling food.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas

When medium red clover is sown to provide pasture for periods of limited duration, it is frequently sown along with alsike clover and timothy.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas

The possession of this characteristic makes it possible to grow alsike clover in sloughs not yet drained, but which are dry certain portions of the year.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas