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lespedeza

les.pe.de.za \.les-p*-'de--z*\ n [NL, irreg. fr. V. M. de Zespedes fl1785 
   Sp governor of East Florida] : any of a genus (Lespedeza) of herbaceous or 
   shrubby leguminous pla nts including some widely used for forage, soil 
   improvement, and esp. hay