Texas Wildbuds
Dalea aurea
(Golden Dalea)
Dalea aurea, Emma Long Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2244
Dalea aurea, Emma Long Park, Austin, Travis Co. 2310/2319
Dalea aurea, Emma Long Park, Austin, Travis Co. 6276
Dalea aurea, Emma Long Park, Austin, Travis Co. 6288
| Scientific Name | Dalea aurea | USDA PLANTS Symbol | DAAU |
| Common Name | Golden Dalea, Golden Prairie-clover | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 26599 |
| Family | Fabaceae (Pea) | Wildflower Center Ref. | Click Here |
| Description | Habitat: Dry, gravelly, calcareous soils. Plant: Erect perennial 8 to 20 inches tall, one to several stems. Leaves: Compound leaves with 3 to 9, silky-hairy leaflets, each about 5/8-inch long. Inflorescence: Cone-shaped flower heads 3/8-inch long, surrounded by 5 yellow petals. Bloom Period: April to September. References: Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses and "Wildflowers of Texas" by Geyata Ajilvsgi. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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