Dalea sp.
Photo by Chez Brungraber
Family: Fabaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Dalea sp. is a native California perennial in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Astragalus: Dalea has gland-dotted sticky stems; Astragalus stems are smooth or hairy but not glandular.; vs Stillingia: Dalea has pea flowers in spikes; Stillingia has tiny flowers without pea structure.; vs Psorothamnus: Dalea has 5 stamens with petals on fused column; Psorothamnus has 10 stamens.; vs Eriogonum: Dalea has compound leaves and pea flowers; Eriogonum has simple leaves and tiny clustered flowers.; vs Psorodendron: Check if stems are gland-dotted and count stamens (Dalea has 5).
Frequently asked questions
Is Dalea sp. native to California?
Yes. Dalea sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Dalea sp. belong to?
Dalea sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Dalea.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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