Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Dalea neomexicana (Gray) Cory
(Downey Prairie Clover)


Family: Fabaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Dalea mollis Bentham var. neomexicana Gray

Dalea neomexicana is a perennial herb with with conspicuously glandular pubescent foliage. The plants found here so far have flowers that are rose-tinged in color. The calyx is pubescent. The stems are prostrate with compact inflorescences.

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Dalea neomexicana, photo Radha Veach, near Cliff, September 30, 2024




Dalea neomexicana, inflorescence, photo Radha Veach, near Cliff, September 30, 2024




Dalea neomexicana, inflorescence, photo Radha Veach, near Cliff, September 30, 2024




Dalea neomexicana, stem, photo Radha Veach, near Cliff, September 30, 2024




Dalea neomexicana, crenate & glandular leaf, photo Radha Veach, near Cliff, September 30, 2024



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