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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