species 758 observations

Broom Dalea

Psorothamnus scoparius

Field notes

Psorothamnus scoparius is a thornless bush in the bean family (Fabaceae), native to North America. It is known as broom smokebush and broom dalea.

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7 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Reakirt's Blue 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Gambel's Quail 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Saffron-horned Morning-Longhorn, Glorious Protoxaea, Urbane Digger Bee, Euphorb Mini-Fairy Bee 5

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.