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Wright's prairie clover

Scientific Name: Dalea wrightii

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Wright's Prairie Clover

Explore the characteristics and potential interactions of Wright's Prairie Clover, a fascinating plant in the *Dalea* genus.

Scientific Name and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dalea wrightii A. Gray
  • Common Names: Wright's Prairie Clover, Wright's Dalea, Wright's Prairieclover, Wright's Prairie-clover
  • Synonyms: The provided text indicates a synonym exists but does not specify it ("Synonym, -").

Taxonomy

  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Wright's Prairie Clover is found in the western and southwestern USA, including locations such as Big Bend Ranch State Park in Texas, Salero Ranch in Santa Cruz Co., Arizona, and Fort Bowie, amongst others.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • This plant is described as a forb/herb, which is a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It has pinnate leaves and dense clusters of bracts.

Ecological Role

  • Prairie clover plants, in general, are noted for adding nitrogen back into the soil.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The text mentions that Wright's Prairie Clover, or similar species, are insect-pollinated.
  • The text states that it is a legume.
  • It is attractive to bees.

Additional Information

  • Western prairie clover (*Dalea ornata*) is described as a non-toxic legume with desirable forage characteristics.

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA NRCS Plant Materials Program
  • Discover Life
  • Dave's Garden