Dalea compacta | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Faboideae |
Genus: | Dalea |
Species: | D. compacta
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Binomial name | |
Dalea compacta |
Dalea compacta, with the common name compact praireclover, is a plant of the Southwestern United States.[2] It is a perennial herb growing up to 2 feet (0.61 metres) tall.[3]
The Zuni people use the root as a poultice for sores and rashes, and an infusion of it is taken for stomach ache.[4]