Status: Native
Synonyms:
Parosela urceolata (Greene) A. Hell.
Dalea urceolata is an annual herb found in Mexico, and north to Arizona and New Mexico. It has flowers that initially look
papilionaceous, but are quite reduced. The banner is present, but the remainder of the petals may be absent. Usually
there are 2 inner petals present. The calyces are mostly pubescent at the mouth. The stamens are reduced in number as well. The leaves are pinnately compound with
punctate glandular leaflets.
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Dalea urceolata, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, cow grazing area by a stream near Mule Creek, September 6, 2023
Dalea urceolata, calyces, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, cow grazing area by a stream near Mule Creek, September 6, 2023
Dalea urceolata, annual habit, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, cow grazing area by a stream near Mule Creek, September 6, 2023
Dalea urceolata, punctate glandular pinnately compound leaf, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, cow grazing area by a stream near Mule Creek, September 6, 2023
Dalea urceolata, habit, photo Radha Veach, Grant County, cow grazing area by a stream near Mule Creek, September 6, 2023
Dalea urceolata, habit, photo Andrew Tree, Grant County, Pinos Altos Range, September 8, 2023
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