Dalea multiflora
Dalea multiflora | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Tribe: | Amorpheae |
Genus: | Dalea |
Species: | D. multiflora
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Binomial name | |
Dalea multiflora (Nutt.) Shinners
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Dalea multiflora, commonly called roundhead prairie clover,[1] is a species of flowering plant in the legume family (Fabaceae). It is native to North America, where it is found in Mexico and the United States. In the U.S., it is primarily found in the Great Plains and South Central regions.[2] Its natural habitat is in dry rocky prairies, particularly in limestone soils.[3] It is a conservative species and can be indicative of undisturbed prairie communities.[4]
It is an erect herbaceous perennial, with pinnate-compound leaves. It produces spikes of white flowers in summer.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Dalea multiflora". Natural Resources Conservation Service PLANTS Database. USDA. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ "Dalea multiflora". County-level distribution map from the North American Plant Atlas (NAPA). Biota of North America Program (BONAP). 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ Diggs, George; Lipscomb, Barney; O'Kennon, Robert (1999). Flora of North Central Texas. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. p. 650.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Round-headed prairie clover Dalea multiflora Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses
Categories:
- Dalea
- Flora of Mexico
- Flora of the United States