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slimspike prairie clover

Scientific Name: Dalea phleoides var. phleoides

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Slimspike Prairie Clover (Dalea phleoides)

The Slimspike Prairie Clover, scientifically known as Dalea phleoides, is a captivating member of the plant kingdom. Belonging to the genus Dalea, these plants are commonly known as prairie clovers or indigo bushes.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant has small parts, as it is a subshrub forb/herb.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dalea phleoides (Torr. & A. Gray) Shinners
  • Common Names: Slimspike Prairie Clover, Slim-spike Prairie-clover
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Kingdom: Not specified in the text, but assumed to be Plantae.
  • Synonym: Petalostemon microphyllum (Torr.)
  • Subordinate Taxa: Dalea phleoides var. microphylla (Torr. & A. Gray) Barneby, Dalea phleoides var. phleoides
  • USDA Symbol: DAPHM

Distribution and Habitat

The Slimspike Prairie Clover is native to Texas. The text also mentions its presence in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Dalea phleoides is described as a subshrub forb/herb.
  • It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
  • The plant has long, tiny pinnate leaves.
  • It produces a green spike with a ring of white flowers featuring yellow anthers.

Quirky Facts

  • The genus name "Dalea" honors someone, but the specific individual is not specified in the text.

Related Species

  • Other Dalea species mentioned include:
    • Dalea brachystachys (Fort Bowie prairie clover)
    • Dalea albiflora (Whiteflower Prairie Clover)
    • Dalea aurea (golden prairie clover)
    • Dalea adenopoda (Tampa prairie clover)
    • Dalea foliosa (leafy prairie clover)
    • Dalea arenicola
    • Dalea austrotexana

Further Information

  • Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Dalea phleoides.