Lespedeza repens, common names creeping lespedeza, creeping bush-clover, and trailing lespedeza, is a plant native to the eastern and central United States and northeastern Mexico. It is listed as a species of special concern in Connecticut and as rare in New York. It is a perennial herb which blooms May to September. Its habitats include open woods, clearings, and thickets.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Creeping lespedeza being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Fabales
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Lespedeza
- Species
- Lespedeza repens
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