Assertion: clover | /r/CapableOf | form a staple crop
Facets:
value: for several reasons
type: CAUSE
value: for a long time
type: TEMPORAL
value: for silaging
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Clover, either sown alone or in mixture with ryegrass, has for a long time formed a staple crop for silaging, for several reasons: it grows freely, shooting up again after repeated mowings; it produces an abundant crop; it is palatable to and nutritious for livestock; it fixes nitrogen, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers; it grows in a great range of soils and climates; and it is appropriate for either pasturage or green composting.