Japan clover

American  

noun

1. a drought-resistant bush clover, Lespedeza striata, of the legume family, introduced to the southern Atlantic states from Asia, having numerous tiny trifoliate leaves valued for pasturage and hay.

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Etymology

Origin of Japan clover

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

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Japan clover

Japan clover and burr clover will grow on almost any kind of soil, but on good soils the growth will, of course, be much more vigorous than on poor soils.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw

Japan clover is best cut when the plants are in full bloom.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw

In some parts of the South it is known as "Japan clover," and is highly valued as a forage plant.

From Life: Its True Genesis by R. W. Wright

In this respect it is not unlike small white clover and Japan clover, but it does not grow so well as these on poor soil.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw

Japan clover has no mission for any of the provinces of Canada, and for the reason that it has no mission for the Northern States.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw

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