Roundhead lespedeza
Lespedeza capitata
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 60-150 cm tall. The leaves vary in shape and are 4.5 cm long by 1.8 cm wide. They can be hairy.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 4-8. It grows on sand dunes and in prairies.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
A tea is made from the plant.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Aeschynomene frutescens Poir.; and several others