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wedgeleaf prairie clover

Scientific Name: Dalea emarginata

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Dalea emarginata - Wedgeleaf Prairie Clover

Dalea emarginata, commonly known as wedgeleaf prairie clover, is a forb/herb native to Texas. It belongs to the genus Dalea, which includes other plants known as prairie clovers or indigo bushes.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Accepted Scientific Name: Dalea emarginata (Torr. & A. Gray) Shinners
  • Synonym: Petalostemon emarginatus Torr. & A. Gray
  • Common Name: Wedgeleaf Prairie Clover

Distribution and Habitat

Dalea emarginata is native to Texas, where it is one of 34 species within its genus, including 18 subspecies or varieties.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Dalea emarginata is described as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It is described to be an annual forb/herb.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Dalea emarginata.