Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
169737

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Boston J. Nat. Hist.6: 175 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169066

Common Names

  • Bushy Prairie Clover
  • Bushy False Indigo
  • Bushy Indigobush

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Synonyms

  • Parosela frutescens (A.Gray) Vail [valid]
  • Parosela frutescens (A.Gray) Rose [unknown]
  • Parosela frutescens laxa (Rydb.) B.L.Turner [unknown]
  • Parosela laxa Rydb. [valid]
  • Dalea laxa (Rydb.) Cory [valid]
  • Dalea frutescens laxa (Rydb.) B.L.Turner [valid]

Description

Dalea frutescens (also called Shrubby 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 frutescens 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 frutescens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea frutescens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Dalea frutescens

Dalea frutescens can be found in the southwestern United States, in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Dalea frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea frutescens?

Dalea frutescens

What is the common name of Dalea frutescens?

Shrubby prairie clover

What is the natural habitat of Dalea frutescens?

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