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grass vetch

 

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Noun grass vetch has 1 sense
  1. grass vetch, grass vetchling, Lathyrus nissolia - annual European vetch with red flowers
    --1 is a kind of vetchling
    --1 is a member of Lathyrus, genus Lathyrus

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Grass Vetch

Description:

Grass vetch, also known as common vetch or vicia sativa, is a legume plant widely used for forage in agriculture and as a cover crop. It is an annual plant with slender stems, dense foliage, and pea-like flowers that come in various colors, including white, pink, or purple. Grass vetch is appreciated for its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, increasing fertility and providing a natural source of nutrients.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Noun:

The edible herbaceous plant, grass vetch, typically grown as forage or cover crop.

Sample Sentence:

I planted grass vetch in my field to improve soil quality and provide nourishment for my livestock.

Related products: grass vetch seeds, grass vetch forage

Sense 2 - Verb:

To cover or overrun with grass vetch; to sow or plant with grass vetch as a ground cover.

Sample Sentence:

The farmer decided to grass vetch his orchard to protect the soil from erosion.

Related products: grass vetch seeds, ground cover plants

Sense 3 - Adjective:

Referring to something popular or local; pertaining to a grass vetch trend or tradition in a specific region.

Sample Sentence:

In the local cuisine, grass vetch salads have become increasingly popular due to their unique flavor and nutritional benefits.

Related products: local cuisine cookbook, unique salad dressings

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