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Common Lespedeza (Kummerowia striata), an annual forb or herb native to regions such as Amur, Assam, China North-Central, Japan, Korea, Laos, Manchuria, Taiwan, and Vietnam, thrives in a variety of soil types—ranging from light (sandy) to heavy (clay)—with a pH between 4.9 and 7.… Common Lespedeza (Latin: Kummerowia striata) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Common Lespedeza is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Common Lespedeza is a member native to AMU, ASS, CHN, CHC, CHS, and CHI. Common Lespedeza thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Common Lespedeza grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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