FABACEAE

Lespedeza hirta (Linnaeus) Hornemann var. curtissii (Clewell) Isely. Subgenus: Lespedeza. clade: D. Silvery Lespedeza. Phen: Aug-Oct; Sep-Nov. Hab: Longleaf pine sandhills and dry to moist savannas. Dist: Se. VA south to s. FL, west to Panhandle FL and se. AL, barely extending onto the Piedmont in NC, SC, and GA.

Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Syn: = C, SE3, Va, Isely (1986b), Isely (1998); = Lespedeza hirta (L.) Hornem. ssp. curtissii Clewell – K1, K3, K4, Clewell (1966a), Clewell (1966b); = Lespedeza hirta (L.) Hornem. var. appressipilis Blake – F, as to intent; < Lespedeza hirta (L.) Hornem. – Fl3, G, RAB, S, WH3

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