species 33,216 observations
Chinese Bushclover
Lespedeza cuneata
Field notes
Lespedeza cuneata is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common names Chinese bushclover and sericea lespedeza, or just sericea. It is native to Asia and is present elsewhere as an introduced species and sometimes an invasive plant. Australian populations of Lespedeza juncea have sometimes been considered to belong to this species but are now considered to be distinct.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Lespedeza Webworm Moth, Obsolete-banded Leafroller Moth, Corn Earworm Moth
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
White-tailed Deer, Three-spotted Treehopper, Northern Bobwhite, Vitroliarus ecologus
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Gray Hairstreak, Least Skipper, Petulant Leafcutter Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial Weed
From NC State Extension.