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Gregg's prairie clover
Scientific Name: Dalea greggii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Dalea greggii
Also known as Gregg's Prairie Clover, Trailing Indigo Bush, or Indigo Bush, Dalea greggii is a charming plant often appreciated for its delicate foliage and drought tolerance.
Considerations for Pets
- As a low, spreading shrub, Dalea greggii might be easily accessible to pets, particularly in gardens.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Dalea greggii A. Gray
- Common Names: Gregg's Prairie Clover, Trailing Indigo Bush, Indigo Bush, Gregg's Dalea, Gregg's Prairieclover
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Dalea greggii is native to Texas and New Mexico.
- A specimen mentioned was found at Sabino Canyon, Sta. Catalina Mts, Pima Co., Arizona, USA.
Morphological Characteristics
- Dalea greggii is described as a low, spreading shrub.
- Typically grows to be less than a foot tall and two to three feet wide.
- It's grown mostly for its silvery, blue-green, delicately compound leaves.
- It has been described as a perennial subshrub.
Additional Information
- The species name "greggii" was named for Josiah Gregg, (1806-1850).
- Growing prairie clover plants helps add nitrogen back into the soil.
- Members of the *Dalea* genus are often known as prairie clover or indigo bush.
Further Resources
- USDA PLANTS database
- Discover Life