Purple prairie clover
Dalea purpurea
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A herb.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The root is eaten raw or chewed.
Edible parts
Leaves - tea, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Dalea violacea (Vent.) Steud.; and others