Caesalpinia sp.
Family: Fabaceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Caesalpinia sp. is a non-native California perennial in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Erythrostemon: Caesalpinia and Erythrostemon are closely related and often lumped; check current taxonomy.; vs Delonix: Caesalpinia is typically a shrub under 4m; Delonix (royal poinciana) is a large spreading tree.; vs Cercis: Caesalpinia has twice-compound leaves and orange-red flowers; Cercis has simple heart-shaped leaves and magenta flowers.; vs Senna: Caesalpinia has scattered prickles and orange-red flowers; Senna is unarmed with yellow flowers.; vs Gleditsia: Caesalpinia has scattered curved prickles; Gleditsia has massive branched thorns on trunk.
Frequently asked questions
Is Caesalpinia sp. native to California?
No. Caesalpinia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Caesalpinia sp. belong to?
Caesalpinia sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Caesalpinia.
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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