About Scotch Broom
Cytisus scoparius (syn. Sarothamnus scoparius), the common broom or Scotch broom, is a deciduous leguminous shrub native to western and central Europe. In Great Britain and Ireland, the standard name is broom; this name is also used for other members of the Genisteae tribe, such as French broom or Spanish broom; and the term common broom is sometimes used for clarification. In other English-speaking countries, the most common name is "Scotch broom" (or Scots broom); however, it is known as English broom in Australia. Though this plant is native to Europe, it has spread to many other parts of the world with human introduction.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Cytisus scoparius
- Genus
- Cytisus
- Family
- FABACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Forest plantations and degraded forest areas
- Native to
- Mediterranean regions
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-December
Fabaceae
Legume/Bean family
Scotch Broom belongs to the Fabaceae family.
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