Cytisus sp.
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Family: Fabaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Cytisus sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Genista: Cytisus style curves in middle; Genista style bends sharply at tip only.; vs Spartium: Cytisus has leafy 3-part leaves; Spanish broom has nearly leafless rush-like stems.; vs Acmispon: Cytisus is tall woody shrub with ridged stems; deerweed is low herbaceous without ridged stems.; vs Baccharis: Cytisus has yellow pea flowers; baccharis has tiny white fuzzy flowers and lacks showy petals.; vs Ephedra: Cytisus has yellow flowers and leaves; Mormon tea has no flowers/leaves, only tiny scales on jointed stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cytisus sp. native to California?
No. Cytisus sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Cytisus sp. belong to?
Cytisus sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Cytisus.
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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