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White Prairie Clover

Dalea candida

Flower of Crotalaria retusa L. taken on O‘ahu, Hawaiian Islands by Eric Guinther.

Dalea candida

Dalea candida is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common name white prairie clover. It is native to North America, where it can be found throughout central Canada, the central United States, and northern Mexico. It can sometimes be found outside its range as an introduced species.

Quick Facts

Scientific name Dalea candida
Family Fabaceae
Height 1-2 ft
Bloom time Jul-Aug
Sun Full sun
Moisture Dry
Soil Sand, gravel
Wildlife value Nitrogen fixer; the white companion to purple prairie clover; strong bee plant

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Image Credits

  • Marshman at English Wikipedia / Eric Guinther (CC BY-SA 3.0)
  • Eric in SF (CC BY 4.0)

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