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Lespedeza cuneata (Dum.Cours.) G.Don
Family: Fabaceae
Chinese lespedeza,  more..., sericea, silky bush-clover
[Lespedeza juncea var. sericea (L.f.) Pers.,  more, Lespedeza sericea (Thunb.) Miq.]
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Etymology: Lespedeza: after Cespedez, Spanish governor of east Flordia in late 18th century
Plants: perennial forb
Invasiveness: Prohibited Invasive - Eradicate!
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped; potentially invasive
Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = NI WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods Invasive And Exotic Species of North America: Descriptions, management issues, warnings, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key Weeds Gone Wild: Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas: Descriptions, photos, management help, etc.
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