Dalea purpurea
Dalea purpurea, commonly known as purple prairie clover, is a resilient perennial wildflower native to North American prairies. Renowned for its striking violet blooms and ability to fix nitrogen, this plant plays a vital role in restoring soil health and supporting diverse pollinators within its natural grassland ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Dalea purpurea
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Dalea, with the specific species being Dalea purpurea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dalea | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range extending across parts of North America. In Western Canada, its distribution includes the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. Moving into the Northwestern United States, the species can be found growing in Colorado. It also occupies significant portions of the landscape in Idaho. Finally, its presence is documented within the state of Montana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Minnesota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | North Dakota | WCVP |
Chemicals
Dalea purpurea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include petalostemumol.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| petalostemumol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |