Vachellia sp.
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Family: Fabaceae · Type: Shrub · Not Native
Vachellia sp. is a non-native California shrub in the Fabaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Acacia: Vachellia has paired spines at leaf bases and feathery leaves; Acacia has no spines and simple blade-like leaves.; vs Neltuma: Vachellia has straight paired spines at leaf bases; Neltuma has scattered thorns on branches.; vs Parkinsonia: Vachellia has twice-compound leaves with normal-sized leaflets; Parkinsonia has flattened green stems with tiny leaflets.; vs Senegalia: Vachellia has straight paired spines at leaf bases; Senegalia has curved cat-claw prickles scattered on stems.; vs Jacaranda: Vachellia has paired spines and yellow ball flowers; Jacaranda is unarmed with blue-purple tubular flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vachellia sp. native to California?
No. Vachellia sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Vachellia sp. belong to?
Vachellia sp. is in the Fabaceae family, genus Vachellia.
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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