Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
169764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw.: 306 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169093

Common Names

  • Dalea mollis
  • Mollis Prairie Clover
  • Prairie Clover

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Synonyms

  • Parosela pilosa Rydb. [valid]
  • Dalea mollis pilosa (Rydb.) Wiggins [valid]
  • Parosela mollis (Benth.) A.Heller [valid]

Description

Dalea mollis (also called soft 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 mollis is used as an ornamental plant, as a forage crop, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea mollis has small, white or lavender flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea mollis 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 mollis

Dalea mollis is native to the southwestern United States, primarily in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in open areas such as prairies and deserts.

Dalea mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea mollis?

Dalea mollis

What is the common name of Dalea mollis?

Soft prairie clover

What is the family of Dalea mollis?

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