James' Prairie Clover
Dalea jamesii
Family:
Pea (Fabaceae)
AKA:
James' Dalea
Photo taken on:
June 2, 2023
Location:
Hwy 554, Carson NF, NM
Life Zones:
Plains and foothills
Habitat:
Dry, rocky areas
Grows to 4" with leaves divided into three leaflets covered with silky white hairs. Flowers are in a dense feathery cluster and turn reddish with age.