Sainfoin (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
- Sainfoin is a valuable crop for farmers in Britain due to its high nutritional value for livestock.
- The sainfoin fields in the countryside were a popular spot for beekeepers to harvest honey.
- The calcareous soils in the region made it an ideal place for sainfoin to grow and thrive.
- As a perennial herb, sainfoin requires less maintenance and care compared to other forage crops.
- The pale pink flowers of the sainfoin plant added a touch of beauty to the rolling hills of the grasslands.