Dalea filiciformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Robinson & Greenm.
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169063
Common Names
- Fernleaf Prairie Clover
- Fernleaf Indigobush
- Fernleaf False Indigo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dalea filiciformis (also called Fern-like 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 filiciformis is used for making baskets, mats, and other crafts. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dalea filiciformis is a small, purplish-blue, pea-like flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two to three leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dalea filiciformis 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 filiciformis
Dalea filiciformis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Dalea filiciformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalea filiciformis?
Dalea filiciformis
What is the common name of Dalea filiciformis?
Fern-leaf prairie clover
What is the natural habitat of Dalea filiciformis?
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
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76143-2: Based on the initial data import