Alfalfa, pronounced [mù], initial consonant m, final u, tone 3

Basic definition:

Alfalfa, pronounced [mù xu]?, perennial herb The plant, usually alfalfa cultivated in northern China, is a high-quality feed and green manure.

Detailed explanation:

Botanical name, Fabaceae, annual or perennial, native to various countries in the Western Regions. During the reign of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Zhang Qian sent to the Western Regions and was first introduced from Dawan, also known as Huainan. Wind grass, light wind grass, and branch grass have yellow and purple flowers. The first ones introduced were purple, which can be used as feed or fertilizer, and can also be eaten.

Clover, pronounced [xu], initial consonant x, final rhyme u, tone 1

Detailed explanation:

See "alfalfa" (mùxu), see "Clover" "Character Notes

Alfalfa Chinese character strokes:

Example sentences:

1) Proper irrigation during the pod-setting period is beneficial to fullness of alfalfa seeds.