Beggarweed (Noun)
Meaning
West Indian forage plant cultivated in southern United States as forage and to improve soil.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer planted beggarweed in the field as a cover crop to replenish the nitrogen-depleted soil.
- Beggarweed is a valuable addition to our crop rotation because of its ability to fix nitrogen and act as a weed suppressor.
- In the southeastern states, beggarweed has been used as a forage crop for generations, being especially valued for its nutritional value as a hay crop.
- Researchers have been studying the potential of beggarweed as a dairy forage due to its high protein content and ease of cultivation.
- Local ranchers often incorporate beggarweed into their pastures as a way to improve soil health and promote biodiversity.