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Leafy lespedeza, scientifically known as Lespedeza cyrtobotrya, is a subshrub native to regions including China North-Central, Southeastern China, Japan, Korea, Manchuria, and Primorye. Leafy lespedeza (Latin: Lespedeza cyrtobotrya) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Leafy 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.
Leafy lespedeza is a member native to CHN, CHS, JAP, KOR, CHM, and PRM. Leafy lespedeza thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that is light (sandy) or medium.
Leafy lespedeza grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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