Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eriophylla
ID:
169729

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts17: 340 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169058

Common Names

  • Woolly Dalea
  • Eriophylla Dalea
  • Woolly Prairie Clover

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Synonyms

  • Parosela eriophylla (S.Watson) Rose [valid]

Description

Dalea eriophylla (also called Eriophyllum 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 eriophylla 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 eriophylla var. eriophylla
Dalea eriophylla var. frankenioides Barneby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea eriophylla 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 eriophylla 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 eriophylla

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

Dalea eriophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea eriophylla?

Dalea eriophylla

What is the common name of Dalea eriophylla?

Woolly prairie clover

What is the natural habitat of Dalea eriophylla?

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