Kingdom Plantae Family Fabaceae Scientific name Dalea searlsiae Rank Species | Order Fabales Genus Dalea Higher classification Dalea | |
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Similar Dalea, Legumes, Astragalus filipes, Dalea mollissima, Amorpheae | ||
Dalea searlsiae, with the common name Searls' prairie clover, is an uncommon perennial legume.
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Distribution
The plant is endemic to the Mojave Desert in California, southern Nevada, and southwestern Utah. It is also found in the Inyo Mountains.
It is usually found in Piñon-Juniper Woodlands alongside sagebrush, at elevations of 1,200–2,000 metres (3,900–6,600 ft).
Description
Dalea searlsiae is a perennial herbaceous plant, growing to 3–5 decimetres (12–20 in) in height.
It has lilac-pink to rose-purple flowers. The bloom period is May and June
References
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