Associations to the word «Lespedeza»

Wiktionary

LESPEDEZA, noun. (botany) Any of many leguminous plants, of the genus Lespedeza, including bush clover
LESPEDEZA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Fabaceae   — bush clovers and Japanese clover.
LESPEDEZA CAPITATA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Fabaceae   — round-headed bush clover, native to the eastern United States and some adjoining parts of Canada.

Dictionary definition

LESPEDEZA, noun. Shrubby or herbaceous plants widely used for forage, soil improvement, and especially hay in southern United States.

Wise words

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