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Lespedeza ×nuttallii

Lespedeza ×nuttallii Darl. (pro sp.)

Lespedeza

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: LENU

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

Natural hybrid of L. hirta and L. violacea.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: White to pale purple.

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WV
Canada: ON

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Lespedeza �nuttallii in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Lespedeza �nuttallii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lespedeza �nuttallii

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-07-13
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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