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Chinese bushclover

Lespedeza cuneata

Chinese bushclover is a small shrub with pretty green leaves and lovely flowers. It grows in fields and along roadsides, making the world a little brighter with its cheerful blooms.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Chinese bushclover has slender, erect or spreading stems and small, trifoliate leaves with silvery undersides. Its numerous tiny pea-like flowers are white to cream, often with a purple tinge, blooming densely along the upper stems.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusLespedeza
Chinese bushclover
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Chinese bushclover

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It's sometimes called "sericea lespedeza" because of its silky leaves!

Its tiny seeds are a tasty snack for birds like quail and sparrows!

People sometimes plant it to feed farm animals like cows and goats!

This plant can grow in really poor soil, making it super tough!

Special abilities

Ability

Soil Supercharger

Chinese bushclover can enrich soil with nitrogen, acting like a natural fertilizer for other plants.

Ability

Thirsty Land Survivor

Its deep root system allows Chinese bushclover to thrive in dry conditions where many other plants struggle.

Ability

Ground Grabber

Chinese bushclover quickly covers open ground, preventing erosion and outcompeting other vegetation.

Measurements & details

Height
50-150 cm
Spread
60-120 cm
Flower Size
0.5-1 cm
Bloom Season
Late summer to fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Chinese bushclover?

50-150 cm

How wide does Chinese bushclover spread?

60-120 cm

How big are the flowers on Chinese bushclover?

0.5-1 cm

When does Chinese bushclover bloom?

Late summer to fall

Is Chinese bushclover edible?

Yes

Is Chinese bushclover toxic?

None

What is Chinese bushclover's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Chinese bushclover pollinated?

Insect

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