sesbania exaltata
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Definition
Noun: * A tall-growing annual plant (Sesbania exaltata) native to the southwestern United States. It is widely cultivated as a green manure crop to enrich soil. Historically, its strong, tough inner bark (bast fiber) was used by Indigenous peoples for making cordage and ropes.
Usage
- As a common noun for the plant species: "Farmers plant sesbania exaltata as a cover crop."
- In agricultural or botanical contexts: "The study compared the nitrogen fixation rates of sesbania exaltata and other legumes."
Examples
- "The field was plowed under after the sesbania exaltata reached maturity to act as green manure."
- "Archaeological evidence shows that sesbania exaltata fiber was an important material for tool-making."
Advanced Usage
- The species name (meaning "tall" or "lofty") is often used in its full botanical name to distinguish it from other species in the genus.
- It may be referred to in historical or ethnobotanical texts regarding traditional materials.
Variants and Related Words
- Sesbania: The genus name, which includes many other species of similar plants.
- Colorado River hemp: A historical common name for this plant, referencing its fiber use.
- Coffeeweed: Another common name, though this can refer to several different plant species.
Synonyms
- Tall sesbania
- Colorado River hemp (historical/common name)
Notes
- This is a specific botanical term. In general conversation, it is typically called by its common names or simply referred to as a type of "sesbania" or "cover crop."
- It does not have associated idioms or phrasal verbs, as it is a technical noun for a plant species.
Noun
- tall-growing annual of southwestern United States widely grown as green manure; yields a strong tough bast fiber formerly used by Indians for cordage