meadow pea
Definition
Noun: * A scrambling, perennial, Eurasian wild pea plant (Lathyrus pratensis) characterized by yellow flowers and flattened seed pods, cultivated as a forage crop for livestock.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The field was dotted with the bright yellow flowers of the meadow pea.
- Farmers sometimes include meadow pea in pasture mixes to improve the soil and provide nutritious forage.
- Botanists study the meadow pea as a common example of a leguminous wildflower.
Advanced Usage
- The term meadow pea is primarily used in botanical, agricultural, and ecological contexts to specifically identify this species of wild pea. It is not a common term in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Yellow Vetchling: A common alternative name for the same plant ().
- Meadow Vetchling: Another widely used synonym.
- Forage Pea: A more general term that can include the meadow pea and other similar legume crops grown for animal feed.
Synonyms
- Yellow vetchling
- Meadow vetchling
- (scientific name)
Related Phrases / Collocations
- Meadow pea forage: Refers to the use of the plant as feed for animals.
- Meadow pea plant: Specifies the living organism itself.
Noun
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scrambling perennial Eurasian wild pea having yellowish flowers and compressed seed pods; cultivated for forage
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