Trifolium Pratense (Noun)
Meaning
Erect to decumbent short-lived perennial having red-purple to pink flowers; the most commonly grown forage clover.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Trifolium pratense is often grown as a cover crop due to its nitrogen-fixing abilities and fast establishment rate.
- Red clover, or trifolium pratense, has been a staple forage crop in many agricultural systems for centuries.
- The farmer chose to plant trifolium pratense in his field because of its ability to thrive in poor soil conditions.
- Trifolium pratense flowers attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, which are essential for many ecosystems.
- The nitrogen-fixing properties of trifolium pratense make it an excellent crop for improving soil fertility in rotational farming systems.