alfalfa

noun

al·fal·fa | \ al-ˈfal-fə

Definition of alfalfa

: a deep-rooted leguminous perennial plant (Medicago sativa) of southwestern Asia that is widely grown for hay and forage

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The Kehmeier family has been farming on the same land ever since, growing alfalfa, hay and oats. — Lucas Isakowitz, Time, "How to Save the Colorado River from Climate Change and Chronic Overuse," 3 Sep. 2019 The $9 million project, which broke ground in May, will help better dispose of wastewater, using storage ponds and alfalfa to make the town’s water supply safer and more green. — Natalie Hanson, The Mercury News, "Small-town serenity sets Biggs apart in Northern California ‘housing catastrophe’," 29 July 2019 Tractor-trailers haul away manure to be spread on more than 10,000 acres nearby where Mr. Kinnard says his family grows corn and alfalfa as feed. — Jesse Newman And Patrick Mcgroarty, WSJ, "Farms, More Productive Than Ever, Are Poisoning Drinking Water in Rural America," 18 Jan. 2019 Local fishermen, residents and donkey do-gooders in addition to Markarian drop off treasures, such as alfalfa, carrots and apples. — Steve Rubenstein, SFChronicle.com, "Stranded donkey has plenty to bray about — former cop wants to rescue her," 8 Aug. 2019 The sheriff's department said Monday that Maximus was recovering by running around his pasture and chowing on some alfalfa. — Fox News, "Horse punched, 4 deputies injured after drunken fight breaks out at California county fair, sheriff's office says," 23 July 2019 Serve burgers on buns, topped with tomato, avocado, alfalfa sprouts, and onion, passing extra burger sauce separately. — Chris Ross, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Skillet-cooked turkey burger has West Coast vibe," 16 July 2019 Farmers can see a big profit boost over standard Arizona crops like cotton or alfalfa, Pullen said, netting $600 per acre compared with about $100 for standard crops like cotton. — Washington Post, "State, federal laws now allow Arizona farmers to grow hemp," 7 June 2019 Called a green birdflower or regal birdflower, this stunning plant belongs to the legume family (hello, chickpeas and alfalfa). — Selena Barrientos, House Beautiful, "This Plant’s Flowers Are Shaped Like the Cutest Hummingbirds," 10 July 2019

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