Retama monosperma
Bridal Broom
Also known as: Genista defoliata Lam. +8 more
- Genista defoliata Lam.
- Lygos monosperma (L.) Heywood
- Retama monosperma subsp. monosperma
- Spartium clusii Spach
- Spartium dubium Spach
- Spartium gracile Salisb.
- Spartium rhodorhizoides Walp.
- Spartium semperflorens Spach
- Spartium webbii Spach
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Retama monosperma (commonly known as Bridal broom) is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
East Aegean Is., Greece, Morocco, Portugal, Spain
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Chile Central, Ecuador, Uruguay