Peteria sp.
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Family: Fabaceae · Type: Perennial · Native
Peteria sp. is a native California perennial in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Ornithopus: Peteria has spiny stipules; Ornithopus lacks spines and has segmented pods.; vs Oxytropis: Peteria has obvious spiny stipules; Oxytropis has beaked keel, no spines.; vs Astragalus: Peteria stipules are spiny; Astragalus stipules are soft, never spiny.; vs Marina: Peteria has spiny stipules on stems; Marina lacks spines entirely.; vs Acmispon: Peteria has prominent spiny stipules; Acmispon stipules are small, never spiny.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peteria sp. native to California?
Yes. Peteria sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Peteria sp. belong to?
Peteria sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Peteria.
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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