Wild Winterpea (Noun)
Meaning
A weak-stemmed winter annual native to Mediterranean region for long established in southern United States; cultivated as a cover and pasture crop.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Wild winterpea is often used as a cover crop in the southern United States due to its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.
- The farmer decided to plant wild winterpea in the off-season to provide a nutritious food source for his livestock.
- Wild winterpea has become a popular choice for reclamation and wildlife habitats in regions with mild winters.
- The weak-stemmed growth habit of wild winterpea makes it an ideal crop for interseeding with other perennial species.
- This winter, the field was dominated by a vibrant display of wild winterpea, which had self-seeded from the previous year's crop.