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Cytisus albus Hacq.

Portuguese broom

Synonyms
Cytisus leucanthus
Cytisus leucanthus subsp. albus
see moreChamaecytisus albus (Hacq.) Rothm.
Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Cytisus

Genus description

Cytisus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, ranging from prostrate to erect and almost tree-like, with small, simple or 3-parted leaves and pea-like flowers spring or summer

Name status

Correct

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