Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom )

Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom

Botanical names: Retama raetam, Genista raetam

Common name: White Weeping Broom

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Mediterranean region

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Fragrant plant

Retama is a desert shrub with small leaves, blooming in early winter, but the leaves fall off very rapidly and the plant remains leafless most of the year. Photosynthesis is carried out by its green stems.

Similar plants: Retama raetam (White Weeping Broom )


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Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom
Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom
Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom
Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom
Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom
Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom
Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom
Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom
Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom
Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom
Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom
Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom
Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom
Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom
Retama raetam, Genista raetam, White Weeping Broom


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