1. Plural of hedysarum; a genus of leguminous plants with compound leaves and clustered flowers, some species of which are cultivated as ornamentals or used as forage.
Usage: botanical term; usually used in plural form

Examples

• The hedysarums in the botanical garden displayed vibrant pink and purple flowers.
• Farmers sometimes plant hedysarums as a nitrogen-fixing cover crop.
• Several species of hedysarums are native to Central Asia.
• The hedysarums attracted bees and other pollinators throughout the growing season.