Lentil Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Widely cultivated Eurasian annual herb grown for its edible flattened seeds that are cooked like peas and also ground into meal and for its leafy stalks that are used as fodder.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The lentil plant is a cool-season crop that thrives in temperate climates with moderate temperatures and rainfall.
- Farmers in the region have been growing lentil plants for centuries, using the seeds as a staple food source and the stalks as animal feed.
- The lentil plant is a legume that fixes nitrogen in the soil, making it a valuable crop for improving soil fertility.
- In some parts of the world, the lentil plant is considered a weed, but it is also widely cultivated for its nutritious seeds and stalks.
- The lentil plant is relatively low-maintenance and can be grown in a variety of conditions, making it a popular choice for small-scale farmers and gardeners.