Marina sp.
Family: Fabaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Marina sp. is a native California perennial in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Psorothamnus: Marina sprawls flat on ground; Psorothamnus stands upright as a shrub.; vs Dalea: Marina stems lack glands (smooth when rubbed); Dalea stems have sticky gland-dots.; vs Glycyrrhiza: Marina has tiny narrow leaflets; Glycyrrhiza has broad leaflets 6-10mm wide.; vs Ornithopus: Marina pods stay intact; Ornithopus pods break into bead-like segments.; vs Oxytropis: Marina flowers in 1cm dense spikes; Oxytropis in loose clusters with beaked keel.
Frequently asked questions
Is Marina sp. native to California?
Yes. Marina sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Marina sp. belong to?
Marina sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Marina.
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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