bicolour lespedeza
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Bicolor lespedeza (Lespedeza bicolor) is an Asian shrub known for its conspicuous purple flowers. It belongs to the genus Lespedeza, which comprises about 40 species in the pea family, adapted to warm, humid climates and native to various regions including East Asia.12
This plant is utilized as an ornamental, a food source for wild birds, and for erosion control. Lespedeza species, in general, can be herbaceous perennials, small shrubs, or annuals. They possess the ability to fix nitrogen from the air into the soil, which enhances soil nutrient levels.12
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