Senna pendula var. glabrata
Valamuerto
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Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae) · Type: Shrub / Tree · Not Native
Senna pendula var. glabrata (Valamuerto) is a non-native California shrub / tree in the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family.
Valamuerto is a non-native shrub found in the South Coast bioregion in Los Angeles County, growing in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas below 150 meters. Flowering from March to June, it produces golden yellow flowers with unequal petals up to 26 millimeters long, followed by long, slender, indehiscent fruit pods 9 to 16 centimeters in length.
Habitat and range
Habitat: Grasslands, woodlands, disturbed areas
Elevation: < 150 m
Outside California: Florida, Texas; native to South America
Bloom period
Senna pendula var. glabrata blooms Mar--Jun.
Frequently asked questions
Is Senna pendula var. glabrata native to California?
No. Senna pendula var. glabrata is not native to California (recorded as not native).
When does Senna pendula var. glabrata bloom?
Senna pendula var. glabrata blooms Mar--Jun.
What plant family does Senna pendula var. glabrata belong to?
Senna pendula var. glabrata is in the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family, genus Senna.
What habitat does Senna pendula var. glabrata grow in?
Senna pendula var. glabrata grows in Grasslands, woodlands, disturbed areas.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora
Last updated 2026-10-07
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