Japanese clover (Kummerowia striata)
Japanese clover, also known as Japanese lespedeza, Japanese bush-clover
Kudzu, a plant native to East Asia, spread throughout the United States, particularly after the Civil War. Known for its effectiveness in revegetating abandoned coal mine areas and preventing soil erosion, it continues to be used for these purposes today.
Key Facts About Japanese clover
Attributes of Japanese clover
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 41 cm
Spread
The plant is typically low-growing and spreading, with a crown diameter 15-50 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Purple Pink Red
Scientific Classification of Japanese clover
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Fabales
Family
Legume
Genus
Kummerowia
Species
Japanese clover