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Feay's prairie clover
Scientific Name: Dalea feayi
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Dalea feayi: Feay's Prairie Clover
Dalea feayi, commonly known as Feay's Prairie Clover, is a striking plant native to specific regions of the southeastern United States. This plant, a member of the pea family, brings a touch of pink to its native habitats.
Considerations for Pets and Children
- The plant has very thin or needle-like leaflets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dalea feayi (Chapm.) Barneby
- Common Name: Feay's Prairie Clover
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Gentry—Mexican prairie clover Dalea feayi (Chapman) Barneby—Feay's
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in Florida's scrubs and sandhills.
- Prefers dry, sandy areas.
- Observed at locations such as Juno Dunes Natural Area in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A shrubby or clumpy plant, typically growing to about two feet in height.
- Characterized by many branches and very thin or needle-like leaflets.
- Features showy clusters of pink flowers.
- Can become woody with age, according to one reference.
Related Species
- Other Dalea species include:
- Dalea aurea (Golden Prairie Clover)
- Dalea candida (White Prairie Clover)
- Dalea foliosa (Leafy Prairie Clover)
- Dalea purpurea (Purple Prairie Clover)
Further Information
- USDA PLANTS database
- Dave's Garden community
- Wikimedia Commons
- Discover Life