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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