Genista sp.
Broom, Broom
Family: Fabaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Genista sp. (Broom) is a non-native California shrub in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cytisus: Genista style bends sharply at tip; Scotch broom style curves gently throughout or bends in middle.; vs Acmispon: Genista is tall woody shrub; deerweed is low herbaceous plant with flowers in small clusters.; vs Spartium: Genista has leafy stems; Spanish broom has nearly leafless rush-like stems.; vs Lupinus: Genista has 1-3 tiny leaflets; lupine has 5-17 large leaflets in palm arrangement.; vs Baccharis: Genista has yellow pea flowers; baccharis has tiny white/cream fuzzy flowers in clusters.
Frequently asked questions
Is Genista sp. native to California?
No. Genista sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Genista sp. belong to?
Genista sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Genista.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
- Genista canariensis — Canary broom
- Genista linifolia — Mediterranean broom
- Genista maderensis — Madeira broom
- Genista monosperma — Bridal veil broom
- Genista monspessulana — French broom
- Gleditsia sp. — Honey locust
- Gleditsia triacanthos — Honey locust
- Glycyrrhiza glabra — Licorice
- Glycyrrhiza lepidota — Wild licorice
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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