Genista scorpius

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scorpion broom

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Other common names

scorpion plant

Synonyms

Sarothamnus purgans (L.) Godr.
Cytisus purgans (L.) Boiss.

Botanical Details

Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
Genista are deciduous, sometimes spiny, shrubs or small trees with small, simple or trifoliate leaves and solitary, racemose or clustered, pea-like yellow flowers which are sometimes fragrant
Name Status
Correct