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Definition of alsike in English: alsike(also alsike clover) noun ˈalsɪk-ˌsīk A tall clover which is widely grown for fodder, native to Europe and naturalized in North America. Trifolium hybridum, family Leguminosae Example sentencesExamples - Hay or pasture containing a large percentage of alsike clover is generally not recommended for horses.
- As a precaution alsike clover should not be fed to horses in amounts greater than 5% of the feed.
- A cool and moist environment is ideal for alsike clover growth; it has poor heat and drought tolerance.
- Horse owners should be able to recognize the different red, white, and alsike clovers so that poisoning can be prevented.
- Nutritionally, white and alsike clovers are similar to alfalfa.
Origin Mid 19th century: named after Alsike in Sweden; Linnaeus mentions the plant growing there. Definition of alsike in US English: alsike(also alsike clover) noun-ˌsīk A tall clover that is widely grown for fodder. Native to Europe, it has become naturalized in North America. Trifolium hybridum, family Leguminosae Example sentencesExamples - A cool and moist environment is ideal for alsike clover growth; it has poor heat and drought tolerance.
- Hay or pasture containing a large percentage of alsike clover is generally not recommended for horses.
- Horse owners should be able to recognize the different red, white, and alsike clovers so that poisoning can be prevented.
- As a precaution alsike clover should not be fed to horses in amounts greater than 5% of the feed.
- Nutritionally, white and alsike clovers are similar to alfalfa.
Origin Mid 19th century: named after Alsike in Sweden; Linnaeus mentions the plant growing there. |