bean trefoil

noun

Meaning

A Mediterranean shrub with trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers, belonging to the legume family.

Examples

The bean trefoil is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in the arid climates of Southern Europe.
Gardeners sometimes use the bean trefoil as an ornamental plant for its bright, fragrant blossoms.

Synonyms: stinking bean trefoil, anagyris

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bean trefoil

noun

Pronunciation: /biːn ˈtriːfɔɪl/

Definition

A Mediterranean shrub with trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers, belonging to the legume family.

Examples

The bean trefoil is highly drought-tolerant and thrives in the arid climates of Southern Europe.
Gardeners sometimes use the bean trefoil as an ornamental plant for its bright, fragrant blossoms.
Ecologists study the bean trefoil to understand how it fixes nitrogen in nutrient-poor limestone soils.

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