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Genista monspessulana

Montpellier broom

Other common names
Montpelier broom
Synonyms
Teline monspessulana
Cytisus candicans
see moreGenista candicans
Cytisus monspessulanus
Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Genista

Genus description

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

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