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Lespedeza ×longifolia
Lespedeza ×longifolia DC. (pro sp.)
Lespedeza
Fabaceae (Pea family)
Synonym(s): Lespedeza hirta var. dissimulans, Lespedeza hirta var. longifolia
USDA Symbol: LELO
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Natural hybrid of L. capitata and L. hirta.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , IN , LA , MA , ME , MI , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , SC , VA , WICanada: ON
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Lespedeza ×longifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lespedeza ×longifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lespedeza ×longifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-13Research By: Joseph A. Marcus