Lespedeza Striata (Noun)
Meaning
An annual of tropical Asia naturalized in United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lespedeza striata, a small, delicate legume native to tropical Asia, has been naturalized in parts of the United States.
- In its new habitats, lespedeza striata thrives in full sun to partial shade with dry to moist soils.
- The tiny flowers of lespedeza striata range from pale pink to lavender, arranged in axillary clusters.
- This non-native annual weed has established itself throughout much of the southeastern United States, often spreading quickly via seed dispersal by wildlife and humans alike.
- Despite being non-native, lespedeza striata attracts pollinators and supports the local ecosystem as a leguminous annual plant in United States regions where it has been naturalized.