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Purple Prairie Clover
Legume Family : Fabaceae
Latin Name : Dalea purpurea
Longevity : Perennial
Season : Warm
Origin : Native
Value : Wildlife – good
Livestock -good
Remarks :
Growth 1 to 3 feet tall, flowers June to August.
New growth of this native legume has high
protein content and is nutritious for wildlife
and livestock; it is readily consumed and will
decrease with overgrazing. The Comanche and
Ponca chewed the roots for their sweet taste;
the Pawnee made brooms from the tough mature
stems. Adapted to rocky prairies, hillsides,
plains, and roadsides.
Source: USDA-NRCS
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