Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
greggii
ID:
169742

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, n.s., 5: 314 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169071

Common Names

  • Gregg's Prairie Clover
  • Gregg's Dalea
  • Gregg's Indigo Bush

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Synonyms

  • Dalea fulvosericea (Rydb.) Gentry [valid]
  • Parosela fulvosericea Rydb. [valid]
  • Parosela greggii (A.Gray) A.Heller [valid]

Description

Dalea greggii (also called Gregg's 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 greggii 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 greggii 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 greggii 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 greggii

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

Dalea greggii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea greggii?

Dalea greggii

What is the common name of Dalea greggii?

Gregg's prairie clover

What is the natural habitat of Dalea greggii?

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