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Lespedeza bicolor, commonly known as Lespedeza, is a subshrub or herb that thrives in habitats across East Asia, including regions of China, Korea, Japan, and Russia. Lespedeza (Latin: Lespedeza bicolor) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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.
Lespedeza is a member native to AMU, CHN, CHS, CTA, CHI, and JAP. Lespedeza bicolor thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils with a pH between 5.8 and 7.5.
Lespedeza grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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