Sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata), or Chinese bush clover, is an introduced perennial legume native to eastern Asia (Figure 1). It is recognized for its tolerance of drought, acidity, and shallow soils of low fertility.
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A PLANTS profile of Lespedeza cuneata (sericea lespedeza) from the USDA PLANTS database ... Lespedeza cuneata (Dum. Cours.) G. Don sericea lespedeza;
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Sericea lespedeza spreads primarily by seeds. The method of seed dispersal is probably by animals. Persons planting mixtures of seeds for erosion control and for wildlife habitat should ensure sericea lespedeza is not included in the mix.
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Sericea lespedeza is an upright semi-woody forb reaching 3 to 6 ft. (0.9-1.8 m) in height with one to many slender stems. Leaves are thin, alternate, abundant and three-parted. Leaflets have wedge-shaped bases and are 0.5-1 in.
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Sericea lespedeza is a member of the Pea or Fabaceae family. This invasive plant has spread throughout the eastern United States and is a significant threat to native prairies and rangelands. Although high in crude protein, lespedeza is not a preferred for forage due to it high concentration of tannins.
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Sericea Lespedeza: Lespedeza cuneata ... Weed Description: A perennial with erect stems that may reach 5 feet in height. Sericea lespedeza is often a weed of pastures, hay fields, roadsides, and abandoned fields. It is found throughout the southeastern United States.
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Common Name: Sericea Lespedeza, Chinese Lespedeza ... Identification: Sericea Lespedeza is a perennial upright forb reaching 3 to 6 feet in height. Leaves are alternate and composed of numerous 3-leaflet clusters. The small leaves are usually green with white beneath.
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Sericea lespedeza is an introduced perennial legume. It has erect, herbaceous to somewhat woody stems, standing 3 to 6 feet (0.8-2 m.) high, with many erect, leafy branches which are green to ashy in color.
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Lespedeza cuneata ... © 1997-2009 by The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.
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Goat grazing sericea lespedeza. Photo by Jean-Marie Luginbuhl. Introduction . .... Sericea lespedeza is a legume that grows in low fertility ...
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