苜 (mù) - Medicago (a type of plant) & alfalfa

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mù ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 艹

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Medicago (a type of plant);

alfalfa;

clover;

used primarily in plant names.

Medicago (a type of plant)alfalfaclover

Usage highlights

AlfalfaMedicago plantAlfalfa sproutsClover familyForage alfalfa

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Alfalfa (苜蓿) is a nutritious forage crop.
  • The field was planted with clover (苜蓿).
  • Medicago sativa is the scientific name for alfalfa (苜蓿).

Collocations

  • Alfalfa(苜蓿)
  • Medicago plant(苜蓿属)
  • Alfalfa sprouts(苜蓿芽)
  • Clover family(苜蓿科)
  • Forage alfalfa(饲用苜蓿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in botanical contexts, especially referring to alfalfa/clover plants.
  • Historically important as animal fodder along the Silk Road trade routes.

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