japanese clover

Japanese clover

n. An annual plant (Kummerowia striata) in the pea family, native to East Asia, having compound leaves with three leaflets and small pink flowers. Cultivated as a forage plant and for soil improvement, it is naturalized in the southeast United States.

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1.japanese clover - an annual of tropical Asia naturalized in United Statesjap clover, japan clover, Lespedeza striatagenus Lespedeza - genus of shrubs or herbs of tropical Asia and Australia and the eastern United Statesbush clover, lespedeza - shrubby or herbaceous plants widely used for forage, soil improvement, and especially hay in southern United States