Dalea reverchonii (S.Watson) Shinners

Nomenclature and Common Name

Dalea reverchonii (S.Watson) Shinners is a flowering plant species in the legume family, commonly called Comanche Peak prairie-clover.

Geographic Distribution

It is endemic to Texas, United States, occurring specifically in Bosque, Erath, Hood, Johnson, Parker, Somervell, Tarrant, and Wise counties.

Collection History

This species was first collected by Julien Reverchon at the summit of Comanche Peak, and as of 2015, it still grows at this location.

Growth Form and Foliage

This perennial herb grows as a mat-like rosette, with smooth leaves each divided into multiple leaflets.

Flower Characteristics and Blooming Period

It produces pink or purplish flowers arranged in spikes, blooming during May and June.

Habitat Types

This plant grows in grasslands and in openings of post oak (Quercus stellata) dominated oak woodland.

Substrate and Site Conditions

It can also grow on barren sites with very little vegetation, growing on a substrate of clay over limestone.

Associated Plant Species

Plant species associated with Dalea reverchonii include Aristida spp., Bouteloua rigidiseta, Arenaria stricta, Dalea aurea, D. enneandra, D. tenuis, Evolvulus nuttallianus, Hedeoma drummondii, Hedyotis nigricans, Heliotropium tenellum, Indigofera miniata var. leptosepala, Paronychia virginica, Pediomelum reverchonii, Salvia texana, and Thelesperma filifolium.

Known Population Count

As of 2013, there are 69 known populations of this species.