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
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, Chile Central, Ecuador, Uruguay