Sparre can refer to several things, most notably a surname and a genus of plants. As a surname, Sparre is of Swedish origin, historically associated with nobility. Notable individuals bearing the name include members of the Sparre family, a prominent Swedish aristocratic house with a long history. There have been various Swedish military officers, politicians, and artists named Sparre throughout history. The name's etymology is believed to relate to the word for "spear." In botany, Sparre is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, commonly known as the pea family. The genus was named by the Swedish botanist and entomologist Carl Linnaeus. Plants in the Sparre genus are typically found in tropical and subtropical regions. They are characterized by their leguminous fruits and are often herbaceous or shrubby in habit. Specific species within the Sparre genus may have local uses or ecological significance in their native habitats. Further research into the genus Sparre would detail its specific botanical characteristics, distribution, and taxonomic relationships.