Milk-vetch (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various plants of the genus Astragalus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanist spent years studying the unique properties of the milk-vetch plant in the desert ecosystem.
- Milk-vetch is a perennial legume that grows in a variety of habitats, including dry meadows and rocky outcroppings.
- The farmer planted a field of milk-vetch as a cover crop to improve the soil quality and attract pollinators.
- The milk-vetch plant has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat a range of ailments, from fever to rheumatism.
- In the spring, the hillsides are blanketed with the vibrant purple flowers of the milk-vetch plant, creating a stunning display of color.