Dalea purpurea Purple prairie clover (Leguminosae)

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Dalea purpurea
Purple prairie clover
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The Dalea purpurea plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Purple prairie clover. Some home gardeners know the variety as Petalostemon violaceum. Michx.

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Latin Name:  Dalea purpurea
Common Name:  Purple prairie clover
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Vent.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:

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

Medicinal Information: A poultice of the steeped bruised leaves has been applied to fresh wounds[257]. A decoction of the leaves and blossoms has been used in the treatment of heart problems, diarrhoea[257]. An infusion of the roots has been used in the treatment of measles[257].

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