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foxtail prairie clover

Scientific Name: Dalea leporina

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Foxtail Prairie Clover (Dalea leporina)

Dalea leporina, commonly known as Foxtail Prairie Clover, is a member of the Pea family (Fabaceae). This plant goes by several other common names, including Foxtail Dalea and Hare's-foot Dalea.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a member of the pea family (Fabaceae).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dalea leporina (Aiton) Bullock
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
  • Synonyms: Hare's-foot dalea, foxtail dalea, foxtail prairieclover
  • Classification:
    • Class: Magnoliopsida
    • Order: Fabales
    • Genus: Dalea

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to North America.
  • Introduced in New England, specifically Massachusetts, where it's found in waste areas.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Erect stems, ranging from simple to much-branched.
  • Ridged stems, glandular above and glabrous (smooth) below.
  • Dense cylindric spikes, 1 to 2 inches long, found singly at branch tips.
  • Tiny pea-shaped flowers, white to purple in color.
  • Non-woody plant.

Ecological Role

  • Mentioned as growing in windy climates.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Potentially susceptible to giant foxtail development in plots.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life
  • Dave's Garden