Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polygonoides
ID:
169782

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ildis

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl.5(6): 39 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169111

Common Names

  • Polygonoides Dalea
  • Polygon-leaf Dalea
  • Polygon-leaf Prairie Clover

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Synonyms

  • Parosela polygonoides (A.Gray) A.Heller [valid]
  • Dalea hutchinsoniae anomala M.E.Jones [valid]
  • Dalea polygonoides laevituba Kearney & Peebles [valid]
  • Dalea polygonoides anomala (M.E.Jones) C.V.Morton [valid]

Description

Dalea polygonoides (also called polygonal 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 polygonoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control, as it is a fast-growing plant that can withstand drought and poor soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea polygonoides has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalea polygonoides is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Dalea polygonoides

Dalea polygonoides is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Dalea polygonoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea polygonoides?

Dalea polygonoides

What is the common name of Dalea polygonoides?

Polygon-Leaved Prairie Clover

What is the natural range of Dalea polygonoides?

Southwestern United States and northern Mexico

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