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roundhead prairie clover
Scientific Name: Dalea multiflora
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Roundhead Prairie Clover
Roundhead Prairie Clover, scientifically known as Dalea multiflora, is a native perennial forb with erect to spreading stems.
Common Names
- Roundhead Prairie Clover
- White Prairie Clover
- Roundheaded Prairie Clover
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dalea multiflora (Nutt.) Shinners
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume family)
- Synonym: Petalostemon multiflorus Nutt.
Morphological Characteristics
- Habit: Native warm-season perennial forb.
- Stems: Erect to spreading, up to 70 cm long.
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in most counties of Illinois.
- Habitats include gravel prairies, hill prairies, loamy savannas, and sandy savannas, as well as limestone areas.
- Observed on Moore's Hill Outcrop at FM Road 3090 near Navasota, Texas.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Round-head Bush-clover (Lespedeza capitata) is a food source for butterflies.
- Its sturdy stalks make excellent bird perches.
Additional Information
- Members of the Dalea genus are commonly known as prairie clover or indigo bush.
Resources
- Discover Life hosts a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Dalea multiflora.
- Garden Guides offers plant information, identification details, and gardening advice related to the Roundhead Prairie Clover.