👉 Hortobombus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. These plants are known for their distinctive leaves with an oblong shape, which are often referred to as "horts." The species includes several species commonly found in gardens and parks around the world, such as the popular hortobombus (Hortobombus citrinatus) and the more rare hortobombus (Hort