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oakwoods prairie clover
Scientific Name: Dalea versicolor ssp. versicolor var. sessilis
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Oakwoods Prairie Clover: A Botanical Overview
This page provides information about the plant commonly known as Oakwoods Prairie Clover. Please read on for details about its scientific classification, distribution, and other interesting facts.
Considerations for Pets
- Members of the genus Dalea are also known as indigo bush.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Dalea versicolor Zucc. var. sessilis (A. Gray) Barneby
- Common Names: Oakwoods Prairie Clover, Oakwoods Dalea, Oakwoods Prairieclover
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Fabaceae (Legumes)
- Genus: Dalea (Prairie Clovers or Indigo Bush)
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety (Dalea versicolor var. sessilis)
- Synonyms: Mentions Dalea versicolor Zucc.
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in Oakwoods Prairie ecosystems.
- Mentioned in relation to the Bastrop Lost Pines, Pineywoods, and Gulf Coast Prairie eco-regions.
- Also found in Oak Savannas and Prairies.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth habit: Subshrub, Shrub
- Duration: Perennial
Additional Information
- Members of the genus Dalea are commonly known as prairie clover or indigo bush.
- This plant is a subshrub.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
- Tropicos database is mentioned.