Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lachnostachys
ID:
169754

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl.3(5): 46 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169083

Common Names

  • Lachnostachys' Prairie Clover
  • Lachnostachys' Indigobush
  • Lachnostachys' Bush Clover

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Synonyms

  • Parosela lachnostachys (A.Gray) A.Heller [valid]

Description

Dalea lachnostachys (also called hairy prairie clover, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dalea lachnostachys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and blooms with purple flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a food source for wildlife and livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalea lachnostachys is a small, purple-blue to white, pea-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened legume. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea lachnostachys 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 lachnostachys

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

Dalea lachnostachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea lachnostachys?

Dalea lachnostachys

What is the common name of Dalea lachnostachys?

Woolly prairie clover

What is the family of Dalea lachnostachys?

Fabaceae

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