Senegalia sp.
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Family: Fabaceae · Type: Shrub · Native
Senegalia sp. is a native California shrub in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Neltuma: Senegalia has curved cat-claw prickles; Neltuma has straight to slightly curved spines.; vs Olneya: Senegalia has curved prickles and cylindrical flower spikes; Olneya has straight spines and purple pea-flowers.; vs Acacia: Senegalia has twice-compound leaves and curved prickles; Acacia has simple leaves and no thorns.; vs Vachellia: Senegalia has curved prickles scattered on stems; Vachellia has straight paired spines at leaf bases only.; vs Strombocarpa: Senegalia has curved prickles and cylindrical flower spikes; Strombocarpa has straight spines and round flower balls.
Frequently asked questions
Is Senegalia sp. native to California?
Yes. Senegalia sp. is native to California (recorded as native).
What plant family does Senegalia sp. belong to?
Senegalia sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Senegalia.
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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