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Retama sphaerocarpa, Lygos sphaerocarpa , Retama

Retama sphaerocarpa, Lygos sphaerocarpa

Retama
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: Mediterranean region
USDA Zone: 7-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Small plant 2-5 ft

Full sun

Dry conditions

Moderate water

Yellow, orange flowers

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Deciduous plant

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Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Retama sphaerocarpa is a xerophytic, leafless leguminous shrub.

Similar plants:

Retama raetam, Genista raetam (White Weeping Broom )

Retama sphaerocarpa, Lygos sphaerocarpa , Retama

Retama sphaerocarpa, Lygos sphaerocarpa , Retama

Retama sphaerocarpa, Lygos sphaerocarpa , Retama

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