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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: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PurpleBloom 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 , WVCanada: ON
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Lespedeza ×nuttallii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lespedeza ×nuttallii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lespedeza ×nuttallii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-07-13Research By: Joseph A. Marcus