Dalea lasiathera
Dalea lasiathera
Dalea lasiathera (pronunciation: dah-lee-uh las-ee-ath-er-uh) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to North America, specifically the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Etymology
The genus name Dalea is named in honor of Samuel Dale, an English botanist and physician. The specific epithet lasiathera is derived from the Greek words 'lasios' meaning woolly and 'athera' meaning awn, referring to the plant's hairy seed pods.
Description
Dalea lasiathera is a perennial herb with pinnately compound leaves and purple flowers. The plant is characterized by its woolly seed pods, which give it its specific epithet.
Habitat and Distribution
Dalea lasiathera is native to the southwestern United States, particularly Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, and northern Mexico. It is typically found in desert scrub and grassland habitats.
Related Terms
- Fabaceae: The legume family, to which Dalea lasiathera belongs.
- Perennial: A type of plant that lives for more than two years.
- Pinnately compound: A term describing the arrangement of leaflets along a central stem.
- Awn: A bristle-like appendage found on certain plants, including Dalea lasiathera.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dalea lasiathera
- Wikipedia's article - Dalea lasiathera
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