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clover

Any of an Old World group of low-growing leguminous plants (see legume), usually with leaves consisting of three leaflets and small flowers in dense heads. Sweet clover refers to various species belonging to the related genus Melilotus. (True clover genus Trifolium, family Leguminosae.)

Red clover (Trifolium pratense) and white clover (T. repens) now grow widely in the US. The most common honey is made from clover and the most important source of fodder is red clover.
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4) HUNTER'S SPECIALTIES Vita-Rack Fall Mix contains a blend of dwarf essex rape, alsike clover, sugar beets, Hobson rape, Samson turnip, and Dynamo turnip.
Product notes: seed for hunting plots by Fortenbaugh, Brian / Bowhunter
The Alsike minimum-security camp east of Edmonton, aimed at rehabilitating chronic drunk drivers and also to be closed, and the Metis Nation Wilderness Camp have a joint operational budget of $1 million.
Metis correctional camp to be closed by Narine, Shari / Alberta Sweetgrass
Legumes used for hay include alfalfa, various types of clover (such as red, crimson, alsike and ladino), lespedeza, birds-foot trefoil, vetch, soybean and cowpeas.
Selecting hay for cattle by Thomas, Heather Smith / Countryside & Small Stock Journal
 
 
 
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