Sesbania sp.
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Family: Fabaceae · Type: Annual · Variable; species dependent
Sesbania sp. is a non-native California annual in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cleomella: Sesbania has 20-60 tiny leaflets per leaf; Cleomella has 3 simple leaflets.; vs Astragalus: Sesbania has 20-60 leaflets and very long pods; Astragalus has fewer leaflets and shorter pods.; vs Tara: Sesbania has much longer pods (4-20 cm); Tara has shorter curved pods.; vs Colutea: Sesbania has long slender pods; Colutea has inflated bladder-like pods.; vs Senna: Sesbania has more leaflets (20-60) and longer pods; Senna has fewer leaflets (8-20) and shorter pods.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sesbania sp. native to California?
No. Sesbania sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Sesbania sp. belong to?
Sesbania sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Sesbania.
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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