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Korean lespedeza

plant
Also known as: Kummerowia stipulacea, Lespedeza stipulacea
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Korean lespedeza (Lespedeza stipulacea) is an annual plant native to Korea. It is widely cultivated for hay and forage, particularly in regions with hot, dry climates.1

Lespedeza, as a genus, belongs to the pea family (Fabaceae) and comprises about 40 species adapted to warm, humid climates. These plants are found in North America, East Asia, and Australia. Some lespedeza species are valuable as forage, green manure crops, for erosion control, or as ornamentals.2

Korean lespedeza, along with common lespedeza (Japanese clover), were formerly classified under the genus Lespedeza but have since been reclassified under the genus Kummerowia.2

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