Plant · GBIF taxon 5353342
purple prairie clover
Dalea purpureaPurple prairie clover bears dense cylindrical flower heads above finely divided leaves. A ring of tiny magenta flowers advances upward around each head, supplying pollen and nectar on sunny native grasslands.
prairie wildflowernitrogen fixerpollinator resource
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthesis; root-associated bacteria help obtain nitrogen while roots absorb water and minerals
Predators
- leaf beetles
- seed-feeding insects
- browsing mammals
ThreatsPrairie conversion, herbicides, invasive grasses, fire suppression, and poorly timed mowing
HabitatsDry and mesic prairie, rocky glades, open slopes, savanna, and restored grassland
Life spanA long-lived perennial that can return for many growing seasons
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyFabaceae
- SpeciesDalea purpurea
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Prairie-clover look-alikes can be misidentified; do not eat or ingest wild plants, and leave flowering stems rooted.
Responsible observation
- Bloom: Look for the narrow flower ring moving upward on each purple head.
- Habitat: Remain on durable routes through intact prairie vegetation.
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