lespedeza

/lɛsˈpiːdɪzə/

Definitions

1. noun

a leguminous vine or shrub of the genus Lespedeza, native to Asia and used as a cover crop or ornamental plant.

“The farmer planted lespedeza around the edges of the field to prevent erosion.”

Synonyms

  • Japanese clover
  • bushclover

Antonyms

  • invasive species
  • weed