Retama raetam subsp. raetam
Also known as: Genista monosperma var. rigidula DC. +3 more
- Genista monosperma var. rigidula DC.
- Genista retama G.Nicholson
- Retama raetam var. pallens L.Chevall.
- Retama raetam var. rigidula (DC.) Maire
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Retama raetam subsp. raetam is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to Africa and Temperate Asia, this subspecies is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Retama raetam, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Northeast Tropical Africa, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Sudan, Tunisia, Western Sahara
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)
Greece, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia
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