Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Marina calycosa (A. Gray) Barneby
(San Pedro false prairieclover)
Family: Fabaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Dalea calycosa A. Gray
Marina calycosa is most notable for its two-toned purple and white flowers held in tight Dalea-like clusters. The leaves are pinnately compound with 20 or more leaflets. M. calycosa is found on the roadside
and in washes near Gila, NM.
Many thanks to Radha Veach for letting us use her wonderful pix!
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Marina calycosa, photo Radha Veach, Gila, sand wash near Bear Creek, August, 2022
Marina calycosa, habit, photo Radha Veach, Gila, sand wash near Bear Creek, August, 2022
Marina calycosa, inflorescence, photo Radha Veach, Gila roadside, September, 2022
Marina calycosa, older inflorescence, photo Radha Veach, Gila roadside, September, 2022
Marina calycosa, pinnately compound leaves, photo Radha Veach, Gila roadside, September, 2022
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