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Dalea obovata
Dalea obovata (Torr. & A. Gray) Shinners
Pussyfoot
Fabaceae (Pea Family)
Synonym(s): Petalostemon obovatus
USDA Symbol: DAOB
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Fruit Type: Legume
Size Notes: 1-2 feet.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: TXNative Distribution: Found in sandy prairies of South Texas, north to Travis and Colorado Counties.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesSpecial Value to Bumble Bees
Special Value to Honey Bees
This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Additional resources
USDA: Find Dalea obovata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Dalea obovata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Dalea obovata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-12-13Research By: Damon Waitt