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Roundhead Bushclover It may be winter in the northeastern US, but these plants were still beautiful! There were several plants in this meadow with dried, clover-like flowerheads on a stout, central stem that was about 1 meter tall. Fall,Geotagged,Lespedeza capitata,Roundhead Bushclover,United States Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Roundhead Bushclover

It may be winter in the northeastern US, but these plants were still beautiful! There were several plants in this meadow with dried, clover-like flowerheads on a stout, central stem that was about 1 meter tall.

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''Lespedeza capitata'' is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae, or legume family, and is known by the common name roundhead bushclover, or roundhead lespedeza. It is native to eastern North America, including eastern Canada and the eastern half of the United States.

This plant is a perennial herb with erect stems growing up to 1.5 meters tall. The taproot may grow over two meters deep into the soil, with lateral roots reaching out one meter horizontally. The alternately arranged.. more

Similar species: Fabales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jan 17, 2018. Captured Dec 19, 2017 14:40 in Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/256s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm