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Hall's prairie clover
Scientific Name: Dalea hallii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Dalea hallii
Also known as Hall's prairie clover or Hall's Dalea.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dalea hallii A. Gray
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Order: Fabales
- Class: Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
- Synonym: DAHA (USDA Symbol)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Dalea hallii is a native Texas plant.
- It is endemic to central Texas, specifically found in eroding limestone slopes.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Dalea hallii is described as a subshrub forb/herb.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Ecological Role
- Other species of Dalea such as Dalea purpurea are known to be nitrogen-fixing plants.
Quirky Facts
- Texas is home to 42 of the 70 species of prairie clovers.
Further Information
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System): Dalea hallii Gray (TSN 26621)
- USDA Plants Database
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Dalea hallii.