Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuttallii
ID:
1054423

Status:
valid

Authors:
Darl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cestr.: 420 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001053761

Common Names

  • Lespedeza Nuttallii
  • Nuttallii Lespedeza
  • Nuttallii Bush

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Description

Lespedeza nuttallii (also called Nuttall's bush-clover, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family Fabaceae. It is a perennial herb with a spreading habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to eastern North America, and grows in meadows, pastures and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lespedeza nuttallii is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lespedeza nuttallii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lespedeza nuttallii is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Lespedeza nuttallii

Lespedeza nuttallii can be found in North America, including the United States and Canada.

Species in the Lespedeza genus

Lespedeza capitata, Lespedeza leptostachya, Lespedeza texana, Lespedeza virginica, Lespedeza stuevei, Lespedeza angustifolia, Lespedeza hirta, Lespedeza procumbens, Lespedeza repens, Lespedeza stuevei, Lespedeza violacea, Lespedeza simulata, Lespedeza bicolor, Lespedeza cyrtobotrya, Lespedeza thunbergii, Lespedeza homoloba, Lespedeza pilosa, Lespedeza buergeri, Lespedeza tomentosa, Lespedeza cuneata, Lespedeza davidii, Lespedeza juncea, Lespedeza chinensis, Lespedeza davurica, Lespedeza maximowiczii, Lespedeza melanantha, Lespedeza hirta, Lespedeza virgata, Lespedeza macrovirgata, Lespedeza cyrtobuergeri, Lespedeza intermixta, Lespedeza kagoshimensis, Lespedeza neglecta, Lespedeza fordii, Lespedeza dunnii, Lespedeza fasciculiflora, Lespedeza forrestii, Lespedeza floribunda, Lespedeza daurica, Lespedeza caraganae, Lespedeza inschanica, Lespedeza elegans, Lespedeza bicolor, Lespedeza gerardiana, Lespedeza speciosa, Lespedeza hisauchii, Lespedeza intermixta, Lespedeza maritima, Lespedeza macrovirgata, Lespedeza miquelii,

Species in the Fabaceae family