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woolly prairie clover
Scientific Name: Dalea lanata var. terminalis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Dalea lanata
Also known as Woolly Prairie Clover, Dalea lanata is a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is described as being "grayish-woolly-hairy throughout," which may be a consideration for pets who ingest plant material.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is described as being "grayish-woolly-hairy throughout," which may be a consideration for children who ingest plant material.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dalea lanata Spreng.
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Woolly prairie-clover, Woolly dalea
- Subordinate Taxa: Dalea lanata Spreng. var. lanata
- Alternative Scientific Name: Dalea terminalis
Common Names
- Woolly Prairie Clover
- Woolly Dalea
Morphological Characteristics
- Leaves: Alternate, odd-pinnate, with 3-7 leaflets. The leaflets are linear, mostly 10-20 mm long and 1-2 mm broad, and folded.
- Fruit: A tiny pod about 1/8 inch long, densely covered in woolly hairs.
- Description: To grayish-woolly-hairy throughout.
- Habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass).
Distribution and Habitat
- Not found in Idaho.
- Prefers a location with at least a few hours of direct sunlight.
Related Species
- Dalea albiflora (Whiteflower Prairie Clover)
- Dalea aurea (Golden Prairie Clover)
- Dalea laniceps (Woollyhead Prairie Clover)
- Dalea candida (White Prairie Clover)
- Dalea foliosa (Leafy Prairie Clover)
- Dalea purpurea (Purple Prairie Clover)
Further Information
- USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- Dave's Garden