Spartium sp.
Family: Fabaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Spartium sp. is a non-native California annual in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Cytisus: Spartium has nearly leafless rush-like stems; Scotch broom has leafy stems with 3-part leaves.; vs Genista: Spartium stems nearly leafless; Genista stems have small but numerous leaves.; vs Acmispon: Spartium is tall woody with rush-like stems; deerweed is herbaceous with normal leafy stems.; vs Lepidospartum: Spartium has yellow pea flowers; scalebroom has tiny yellow daisy flowers in heads.; vs Ephedra: Spartium has yellow flowers emerging from green stems; Mormon tea has tiny scale leaves on gray-green jointed stems.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spartium sp. native to California?
No. Spartium sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Spartium sp. belong to?
Spartium sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Spartium.
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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