Dalea purpurea -- (Purple Prairie Clover)
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Purple prairie clover is a native Minnesota prairie clover which occurs in glades, rocky open woods and prairies. Dalea purpurea has small dense rose-purple flowers growing cylindrically at the top of the plant on a smooth stem. These perennial, plants are up to 2 feet tall, with the leaves at the bottom of the stem. This perennial, legume was used extensively by the native American Indians. A nitrogen fixing plant that is an important component of Midwestern prairie restorations. |
