Albizia sp.
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Family: Fabaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Albizia sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Paraserianthes: Albizia has pink powder-puff flowers; Paraserianthes has white to cream flowers.; vs Acacia: Albizia has twice-compound feathery leaves; Acacia has simple blade-like leaves (phyllodes).; vs Calliandra: Albizia are valley/coastal trees with petiole glands; Calliandra are desert shrubs without glands.; vs Mimosa: Albizia has spike-like flower clusters; Mimosa has round ball-shaped flower heads.; vs Samanea: Albizia has pink flowers and slowly-opening pods; Samanea has pink-white flowers and thick woody pods.
Frequently asked questions
Is Albizia sp. native to California?
No. Albizia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Albizia sp. belong to?
Albizia sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Albizia.
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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