Dalea multiflora, commonly called roundhead prairie clover,[3] is a species of flowering plant in the legume family (Fabaceae). It is native to North America, where it is found in Mexico and the United States. In the U.S., it is primarily found in the Great Plains and South Central regions.[4] Its natural habitat is in dry rocky prairies, particularly in limestone soils.[5] It is a conservative species and can be indicative of undisturbed prairie communities.[6]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Dalea |
| Species: | D. multiflora
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It is an erect herbaceous perennial, with pinnate-compound leaves. It produces spikes of white flowers in summer.[6] Flowers bloom June to July.[7]
References
edit- ^ NatureServe (2024). "Dalea multiflora". Arlington, Virginia. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Dalea multiflora (Nutt.) Shinners". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Dalea multiflora". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ "Dalea multiflora". County-level distribution map from the North American Plant Atlas (NAPA). Biota of North America Program (BONAP). 2014. Retrieved 15 February 2018.
- ^ Diggs, George; Lipscomb, Barney; O'Kennon, Robert (1999). Flora of North Central Texas. Botanical Research Institute of Texas. p. 650.
- ^ a b Round-headed prairie clover Dalea multiflora Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses
- ^ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
