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Florida prairie clover

Scientific Name: Dalea carthagenensis var. floridana

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Florida Prairie-clover

The Florida prairie-clover, scientifically known as Dalea carthagenensis (Jacq.) J.F. Macbr. var. floridana (Rydb.) Barneby, is also commonly called "whitetassels," Feay's prairie clover, sandhill prairie clover, or Feayi pink-tassels.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dalea carthagenensis (Jacq.) J.F. Macbr. var. floridana (Rydb.) Barneby
  • Synonym: Dalea feayi (Sandhill Prairie-Clover)
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Florida and Georgia.
  • Found across much of Florida and parts of the lower regions.
  • Specific regions in Florida: North Florida, Central Florida, and South Florida.
  • Habitat: Prairie.
  • Prefers dry conditions.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Tiny pink flowers bloom up a 2" spike, providing extended color.
  • Showy when in bloom.
  • A clumpy plant growing to about two feet in height with many branches.

Ecological Role

  • A favorite of bees.

Conservation Status

  • Endangered.
  • Critically imperiled.
  • Candidate species.

Quirky Facts

  • The genus name Dalea honors Samuel Dale (1659-1739), an English apothecary and botanist.

Resources

  • BISON Web Link: http://bison.usgs.ornl.gov/api/scientificName/Dalea%20carthagenensis%20floridana
  • ITIS Web Link