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

Most legumes like lime, and alsike clover is not an exception, but is far more acid-resistant than the red.

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

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

Soils.—The most suitable soil for alsike clover is a moist clay loam, not too friable nor too dense, and moist and deep.

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