Definition of berseem clover in US English:
berseem clover
nounbərˌsēm ˈklōvərbərˌsēm ˈklōvər
A white-flowered clover. Native to Egypt and Syria, it is an established forage plant in the southern US.
Trifolium alexandrinum, family Leguminosae
Also called Egyptian clover
Example sentencesExamples
- In the lower south, berseem clover can also be seeded in October for growth as a winter crop.
- Although berseem clover grows well on a variety of soils, it prefers a medium-loam soil that is slightly alkaline.
- Unlike most commonly grown annual clovers, berseem clover is quite tolerant of wet soils and also alkaline soils.
- The advantage of berseem clover over other clovers and alfalfa is its fast winter-growth rate.
- The berseem clover is too aggressive and will likely hurt the alfalfa stand underneath.