FIRE EFFECTS
SPECIES: Dalea purpurea | Purple Prairie Clover 



IMMEDIATE FIRE EFFECT ON PLANT : 
The aerial portions of purple prairie clover are damaged or killed by
fire.


DISCUSSION AND QUALIFICATION OF FIRE EFFECT : 
NO-ENTRY


PLANT RESPONSE TO FIRE : 
Purple prairie clover is generally considered an increaser following
fire [2,13,23].  Fire stimulates seed germination; sprouting from the
caudex is also possible [3,36].  Data pertaining to postfire density,
frequency, or growth rates of purple prairie clover were not found in
the literature.


DISCUSSION AND QUALIFICATION OF PLANT RESPONSE : 
NO-ENTRY


FIRE MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
Biennial spring burning favors purple prairie clover, while annual
burning favors prairie grasses and results in a decrease in purple
prairie clover and other forbs [33].

Related categories for Species: Dalea purpurea | Purple Prairie Clover