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Dalea purpurea Purple prairie clover (1 Page of 5) 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. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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].
Edible Uses: The root was used for chewing[183]. A pleasant sweet flavour[257].
The dried leaves are a tea substitute[183, 257].
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