Native Plants
Search for native plants by scientific name, common name or family. If you are not sure what you are looking for, try the Combination Search or our Recommended Species lists.
Dalea nana
Dalea nana Torr. ex A. Gray
Dwarf Prairie Clover, Dwarf Dalea
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: DANA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: Up to about 8 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Pink , Yellow , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Yellow, fading to blueish purple or rose as they dry.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , KS , NM , OK , TXValue to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSpecial Value to Bumble Bees
Special Value to Honey Bees
This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Fredericksburg Nature Center - Fredericksburg, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.Bibref 286 - Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country (1989) Enquist, M.
Search More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterWebref 79 - Wildflowers of New Mexico (2020) George Oxford Miller
Additional resources
USDA: Find Dalea nana in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dalea nana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dalea nana
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-08Research By: TWC Staff