Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
169726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies ex Hook.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc.3: 183 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169055

Common Names

  • Elegant Prairie Clover
  • Elegans Dalea
  • Slender Prairie Clover

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Synonyms

  • Parosela elegans J.F.Macbr. [valid]

Description

Dalea elegans (also called Elegant Prairie Clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has a slender stem and small, white and purple flowers that bloom in the summer. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in prairies and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its drought tolerance and as a soil stabilizer in dry areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dalea elegans var. onobrychioides (Griseb.) Barneby
Dalea elegans var. elegans

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea elegans has small, white or lavender flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea elegans is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Dalea elegans

Dalea elegans is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Dalea elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea elegans?

Dalea elegans

What is the common name of Dalea elegans?

Elegant prairie clover

What is the natural habitat of Dalea elegans?

Dry prairies, open woodlands, and roadsides

Species in the Dalea genus

Dalea aenigma, Dalea foliolosa, Dalea laniceps, Dalea abietifolia, Dalea albiflora, Dalea aurea, Dalea azurea, Dalea bicolor, Dalea brachystachya, Dalea brandegei, Dalea caeciliae, Dalea capitata, Dalea carthagenensis, Dalea cliffortiana, Dalea compacta, Dalea crassifolia, Dalea cuniculo-caudata, Dalea cyanea, Dalea cylindrica, Dalea dispar, Dalea dorycnoides, Dalea elata, Dalea elegans, Dalea emarginata, Dalea eriophylla, Dalea erythrorhiza, Dalea exilis, Dalea exserta, Dalea fieldii, Dalea filiciformis, Dalea filiformis, Dalea formosa, Dalea frutescens, Dalea galbina, Dalea grayi, Dalea greggii, Dalea hallii, Dalea hegewischiana, Dalea hemsleyana, Dalea hintonii, Dalea hospes, Dalea humifusa, Dalea insignis, Dalea jamesii, Dalea jamesonii, Dalea kuntzei, Dalea lachnostachys, Dalea lanata, Dalea lasiathera, Dalea leucosericea,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.