Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
179472

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) S.L.Welsh

Source:
ildis

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Great Basin Naturalist 31(2): 90. 1971 [30 Jun 1971]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178801

Common Names

  • Yellow Prairie Clover
  • Yellow Dalea
  • Prairie Clover

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Description

Dalea flavescens (also called Yellow Dalea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to the southwestern United States. It grows to a height of up to 2 meters and has yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in sunny, dry areas such as roadsides, fields, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea flavescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea flavescens has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea flavescens is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Dalea flavescens

Dalea flavescens is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Dalea flavescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea flavescens?

Dalea flavescens

What is the common name of Dalea flavescens?

Flavescens Dalea

What type of plant is Dalea flavescens?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.