What family does Dalea compacta Spreng. belong to?

Dalea compacta Spreng. (Dalea compacta Spreng.) belongs to the family Fabaceae, order Fabales, in the kingdom Plantae. You can identify it offline using the iNature app.

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Dalea compacta Spreng. is a plant in the Fabaceae family, order Fabales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

Plantae

Dalea compacta Spreng.

Dalea compacta, compact prairieclover, is a perennial Southwestern US herb used by the Zuni people for medicinal purposes.

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Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Dalea

Order

Fabales

Class

Magnoliopsida

⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Dalea compacta Spreng.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

Dalea compacta Spreng., commonly known as compact prairieclover, is a plant species native to the Southwestern United States.

Growth Form and Size

It is a perennial herb that can grow up to 2 feet (0.61 metres) tall.

Traditional Uses by Zuni People

Among the Zuni people, the root of this plant is made into a poultice to treat sores and rashes, and an infusion prepared from the root is consumed to relieve stomach ache.

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