Purple Prairie Clover, Dalea purpurea Vent.
Item
Title
Purple Prairie Clover, Dalea purpurea Vent.
Description
Mistaken for a brighter lavender, the Purple Prairie Clover captures attention through its vibrant pinkish purple color. Located in the central United States this flower is popular with pollinators of all kinds and its flower is considered a tasty treat by many. Does this flower remind you of lavender?
Creator
Artist/Collector
Slapcinsky et al.
Date
Date Collected
6 August 1993
Spatial Coverage
Location
Illinois, USA
Medium
Medium/Material
Herbarium Sheet
Rights Holder
© The Field Museum, Cat. No. 2126618