pencil flower
The 'pencil flower' is a common name for plants in the genus Stylosanthes, known for their yellow blooms and usefulness in agriculture.
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Definition
C1Botany
(scientific)A plant from the genus Stylosanthes, typically found in the Americas, with slender stems and yellow flowers.
Example
- The pencil flower is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Stylosanthes biflora, a type of pencil flower, is often used for soil improvement.
C1Agriculture
(technical)A plant in the genus Stylosanthes used as forage and for its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.
Example
- Farmers plant pencil flowers to enrich the soil with nitrogen.
- Pencil flowers are valuable in pastures for their nutritional benefits to livestock.
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