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Fort Bowie prairie clover
Scientific Name: Dalea brachystachya
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Biennial
Other Names:
Dalea brachystachya
Dalea brachystachya, commonly known as Fort Bowie prairie clover, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Dalea.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dalea brachystachya A. Gray
- Common Names: Fort Bowie prairie clover, Fort Bowie prairie-clover, Fort Bowie prairieclover, prairie clover
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume or Pea family – Leguminosae)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Dalea lemmonii Parry ex A. Gray, Dalea lemmoni, Parosela (Note: Parosela may represent a historical classification)
Distribution and Habitat
- Observed at Fort Bowie National Historic Site.
- Native and naturalized in Yavapai County, Arizona.
- Found in New Mexico (NM).
Morphological Characteristics
- Classified as a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
- Size: To 0.5 in. long.
Additional Information
- Members of the genus are commonly known as prairie clover or indigo bush.
- There are 36 species of Dalea in Arizona.
Further Resources
- Discover Life: Has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Dalea brachystachya.
- PLANTS Profile: Provides a profile for Dalea brachystachya.