Invasive Plants of Oklahoma

Maps for confirmed county distributions in Oklahoma are by Oklahoma Biological Survey and should be considered works in progress.


Lespedeza cuneata, Chinese lespedeza

Chinese lespedeza, probably better known as sericea lespedeza, has wedge shaped leaflets as opposed to those of the native Lespedeza virginica with lance shaped leaflets. The flowers are cream with purple spots whereas L. virginica’s are pink.

Photos: Dan Tenaglia, Missouriplants.com, Bugwood.org & Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, Bugwood.org