alsike

British  

/ ˈælsaɪk, ˈɔːl-, -sɪk /

noun

1. Also called: alsike clover.  a clover, Trifolium hybridum, native to Europe and Asia but widely cultivated as a forage crop. It has trifoliate leaves and pink or whitish flowers

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Etymology

Origin of alsike

C19: named after Alsike, Sweden

Example Sentences

If alsike clover is added, the seed of the mammoth may be reduced by one pound, and the same amount of alsike added to the mixture.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas

The most valuable in producing honey accessible to tame bees, are the small white, alsike and sweet.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Shaw, Thomas

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

In some sections, such legumes as red, alsike, crimson and white clovers have been grown for many years and the bacteria for these plants are well distributed.

From A Living from the Land by Duryee, William B.

The alsike remains longer than the red or mammoth, and is better for undrained, thin, and acid soils.

From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Agee, Alva