Lespedeza violacea Pers. is a plant in the Fabaceae family, order Fabales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Lespedeza violacea Pers.
Wand or violet lespedeza (Lespedeza violacea Pers.) is a perennial herbaceous legume widespread in sunny eastern North American habitats.
Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
Lespedeza violacea Pers., commonly called wand lespedeza or violet lespedeza, is a herbaceous plant species belonging to the legume family. It is a perennial species native to eastern North America, where it has a widespread distribution. This plant grows in woodlands, savannas, prairies, and other sunny habitats, and it produces flowers in mid-summer. In the wild, Lespedeza violacea is known to hybridize with a number of other closely related Lespedeza species.
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