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Puerto Rico prairie clover
Scientific Name: Dalea carthagenensis var. portoricana
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Puerto Rico Prairie Clover
This page provides information about the Puerto Rico Prairie Clover.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is rated as "No" for safety for children.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is rated as "No" for safety for dogs.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Dalea carthagenensis var. portoricana Barneby
- Common Names: Puerto Rico prairie clover, Cartagena prairie clover
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Synonyms: Mentions Dalea carthagenensis (Jacq.) J.F. Macbr. var. portoricana Barneby.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
- Also found in the US Lower 48.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Life Cycle: Perennial