Lespedeza

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Lespedeza

Description Lespedeza is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. This genus includes more than 40 species of annual and perennial shrubs, subshrubs, and herbs, mostly native to Asia and North America. The name Lespedeza honors Spanish botanist Manuel de Lespedez.The plants typically have three-parted leaves and small, pea-like flowers arranged in clusters. They are often used…