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Japanese Clover
Kummerowia striata
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called common lespedeza
Annual legume producing small pink to purple flowers in leaf axils from midsummer into early fall. Provides late-season forage for bees as a member of the Fabaceae family. Reseeds readily in disturbed, sandy or open sites and tolerates close mowing.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–September |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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