Lespedeza hirta
| Scientific Name: | Lespedeza hirta |
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| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Common Name: | Hairy Bush Clover |
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| C Value: | 6 |
| Wetness: | UPL |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 20 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Dioecious |
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| Flower Color: | White |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Compound |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
| Leaf Toothing: | Entire |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
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| ID Tips: | It can be distinguished from these other species by its cream-colored flowers, unusually broad leaves, and very hairy stems. A distinguishing characteristic are the long peduncles, which are often longer than the leaflets and spike-like racemes. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |