Onobrychis Viciifolia (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
- Onobrychis viciifolia is a valuable forage crop for livestock due to its high nutritional content and palatability.
- The fields of onobrychis viciifolia that bloomed in the summer were a haven for bees and other pollinators.
- Onobrychis viciifolia has been naturalized in many parts of North America, where it thrives in grasslands with calcareous soils.
- In Britain, onobrychis viciifolia is an important source of nectar for honey production, with many beekeepers relying on it for their annual harvest.
- The pale pink flowers of onobrychis viciifolia are a common sight in Eurasian meadows during the summer months.