Holy Clover (Noun)
Meaning
Eurasian perennial herb having pale pink flowers and curved pods; naturalized in Britain and North America grasslands on calcareous soils; important forage crop and source of honey in Britain.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The holy clover plant is a common sight in the rolling hills of the countryside, its delicate pink flowers swaying gently in the breeze.
- Farmers in the region rely heavily on holy clover as a valuable source of forage for their livestock, particularly during the dry summer months.
- The bees were busy collecting nectar from the holy clover, producing a fragrant and delicious honey that was highly prized by locals.
- In the wild, holy clover can be found growing in clusters on the limestone soils of the grasslands, its curved pods a distinctive feature of the landscape.
- The holy clover was introduced to North America by early European settlers, who valued its hardiness and versatility as a crop.