Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
169785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gentry

Source:
ildis

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Madroño10: 227 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169114

Common Names

  • Beautiful Prairie Clover
  • Beautiful Dalea
  • Showy Prairie Clover

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Description

Dalea pulchra (also called beautiful 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 pulchra is an attractive ornamental plant that is drought-tolerant and can be used in gardens and landscapes. It is also a good source of nectar for bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalea pulchra 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 pulchra is a perennial shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Dalea pulchra is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Dalea pulchra

Dalea pulchra is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts, as well as in grasslands and open woodlands.

Dalea pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalea pulchra?

Dalea pulchra

What is the common name of Dalea pulchra?

Beautiful Prairie Clover

What is the natural range of Dalea pulchra?

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