Ornithopus sp.
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Family: Fabaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Ornithopus sp. is a non-native California annual in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Lotus: Ornithopus pods break into segments like beads; Lotus pods split open along seams.; vs Oxytropis: Ornithopus has segmented pods; Oxytropis has regular pods with beaked keel petal.; vs Astragalus: Ornithopus pods crumble into segments; Astragalus pods split open intact.; vs Peteria: Ornithopus lacks spines; Peteria has conspicuous spiny stipules at leaf bases.; vs Marina: Ornithopus pods break into segments; Marina pods stay intact with single seed.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ornithopus sp. native to California?
No. Ornithopus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Ornithopus sp. belong to?
Ornithopus sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Ornithopus.
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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