Lathyrus Hirsutus (Noun)
Meaning
A weak-stemmed winter annual native to Mediterranean region for long established in southern United States; cultivated as a cover and pasture crop.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lathyrus hirsutus is a weak-stemmed winter annual native to the Mediterranean region that has been long established in the southern United States.
- The farmer decided to cultivate Lathyrus hirsutus as a cover crop to protect the soil from erosion during the winter months.
- Lathyrus hirsutus is often used as a pasture crop due to its high nutritional value and ability to thrive in poor soil conditions.
- In the southern United States, Lathyrus hirsutus can be found growing wild in fields and along roadsides, particularly in areas with mild winters.
- As a legume, Lathyrus hirsutus has the added benefit of fixing nitrogen in the soil, making it a valuable crop for improving soil fertility.