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Dalea

Dalea

1 9.9
A group of plants in the pea family from the Americas that often have purple flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈdeɪliə/
  • Specialized
: Dalea
  • The Dalea blooms in late spring, producing striking purple flowers.

Examples

  • Many pollinators are attracted to the nectar of Dalea plants.

  • Botanists are studying how Dalea species adapt to arid environments.

  • The Dalea plant thrives in dry climates.

  • Have you seen a Dalea in bloom?

  • The Dalea plant is known for its beautiful purple flowers and is often found in arid regions of the Americas.

  • Many gardens feature Dalea species, which attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

  • As a member of the pea family, Dalea plays a vital role in nitrogen fixation in the soil.

Compounds

Dalea spinosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A grey-green desert shrub with few leaves and blue-violet flowers that bees use to make honey

Surface Forms

Dalea singular
Daleas plural

Etymology

The word Dalea is named for the English botanist Dale, so it literally means 'Dale's plant' and was given to a group of indigo-bush plants. That's why the genus Dalea refers to these American pea-family shrubs with purple flowers.