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Lespedeza capitata
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| Uses: Medicinal |
Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 5-10) |
| When to Sow: Spring/Late Summer/Early Fall |
Ease of Germination: Moderate/Special Treatment Required |
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(Round-headed bush clover)
Medical evidence shows plant has antitumour activity and lowers blood cholesterol. Amerindians burned dried stems on skin to relieve neuralgia and rheumatism.
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