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Smith, R.W.

Lespedeza procumbens

Lespedeza procumbens Michx.

Trailing Lespedeza

Fabaceae (Pea family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: LEPR

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Stems trailing, up to about 6 feet long.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Purple
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , MI , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , TN , TX , VA , WI , WV

Web Reference

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

Additional resources

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

Metadata

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

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