Lespedeza cuneata (Non-native)

Common Name
Chinese lespedeza
Sericea lespedeza
Plant Form
Herbs
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Considered Invasive?
Yes
Threat Level
High
Additional Info

Method of removal: Foliar spray

Species-specific links
Digital Atlas of the Virginia Flora - Lespedeza cuneata
Blue Ridge PRISM - Sericea Lespedeza, Chinese Bushclover
Additional links
Non-native Invasive Plants of Arlington County, Virginia
Invasive Plants in Virginia’s Capital Region and Regional Native Alternatives
Invasive Plant Management - Plant NoVA Natives
Reston Association: Invasive Plants Prohibited in Reston
Non-Native Invasive Plants of the City of Alexandria, Virginia (pdf file)

Photographer: Chris DeLong
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Photographer: Chris DeLong
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Photographer: Anthony J. Gadzi
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Photographer: mustardlypig
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Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF):
Gallery of iNaturalist Research-grade Observations