noun
- A clover plant native to Egypt and the Mediterranean region, widely cultivated as a forage crop for livestock.
Usage: Also called Egyptian clover or Trifolium alexandrinum; Common in Middle Eastern and North African agriculture
Examples
- Farmers in Egypt have grown berseem for centuries as a nutritious feed for cattle.
- The berseem crop provides excellent nitrogen fixation for the soil.
- Berseem is typically planted in winter and harvested in spring.
- Livestock thrive on fresh berseem hay during the dry season.
- The region's agricultural output increased after introducing berseem cultivation.