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silver prairie clover
Scientific Name: Dalea bicolor
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Dalea bicolor: Silver Prairie Clover
Dalea bicolor, commonly known as silver prairie clover, is a plant with several interesting characteristics and a wide distribution. This page provides information about its taxonomy, habitat, and other relevant details.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dalea bicolor Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
- Common Names: Silver prairie clover, Silver dalea, Silver bush, Two-coled dalea
- Family: Not explicitly mentioned in the provided text, but it belongs to the Fabaceae (Legume) family.
- Genus: Dalea L.
- Synonyms: The text also mentions Dalea aurea as a species, and Dalea brachystachys.
- Variety: Dalea bicolor var. argyrea (A. Gray) Barneby
Habitat and Distribution
- Dalea bicolor is a shrub found in environments like chaparral, arroyos along streams, woodlands, and disturbed habitats such as roadsides.
Morphological Characteristics
- The text mentions that many xeric plants, including Dalea bicolor, feature gray-green or silver foliage, whereas Purple Prairie Clover has deep blue-green foliage.
- The plant form is an upright, rounded silhouette.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions that the taproots of Purple Prairie Clover are known to go 10 feet deep.
Quirky Facts
- Dalea bicolor has been featured in various art forms, including Giclee prints by William Jackson Hooker.
- The plant's image has been used in wallpaper designs, such as Zoffany's Prairie Clover Silver wallpaper.
Further Resources
- Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and plant information.
- Garden Guides: Provides information on plant care and gardening.