Pin Clover (Noun)
Meaning
European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fields were overrun with pin clover, making it difficult for the farmer to grow his desired crops.
- Pin clover is often used as a forage crop for livestock due to its nutritional value and ease of growth.
- The reddish-lavender flowers of the pin clover added a pop of color to the otherwise dull landscape.
- In some areas, pin clover is considered an invasive species and efforts are made to eradicate it.
- The decumbent stems of the pin clover made it easy to distinguish from other types of clover.