Dalea candida oligophylla White prairie clover (Leguminosae)

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Dalea candida oligophylla
White prairie clover
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The Dalea candida oligophylla plant species is found in Central N. America - southwards from Canada. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White prairie clover. Some home gardeners know the variety as Petalostemon oligophyllum. (Torr.)Rydb.

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Latin Name:  Dalea candida oligophylla
Common Name:  White prairie clover
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Torr.)Shinn.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.7   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry desert and alluvial soils to 2000 metres[43, 200].

Edible Uses: Root - raw or chewed for its pleasant sweet flavour[46, 105, 161]. The root can be dried, ground into a powder and stored for later use[257]. Leaves - cooked[61]. The peeled stems have been used as a food[257]. A tea-like beverage is made from the dried leaves[105].

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