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big-flower broom
Scientific Name: Chamaecytisus supinus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Broom: A Garden Favorite
Broom plants, known for their vibrant flowers and shrubby growth, are a popular addition to gardens. This article explores several species, including Cytisus scoparius (common broom or Scotch broom) and Chamaecytisus supinus (big-flower broom), highlighting their characteristics and cultivation.
Considerations for Pets
- Broom plants are shrubs.
- Some brooms have small, simple, or 3-parted leaves.
Considerations for Children
- Broom plants are shrubs.
- Some brooms have small, simple, or 3-parted leaves.
Scientific Names and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Cytisus scoparius, Chamaecytisus supinus
- Common Names: Common broom, Scotch broom, Big-flower broom
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Chamaecytisus supinus (L.) Link is a recognized species, also referred to as big-flower broom.
- Synonyms include Cytisus supinus.
Distribution and Habitat
- Cytisus scoparius is native to Europe.
- Chamaecytisus supinus is native to central to south-eastern Europe.
- Broom normally grows in areas of high rainfall and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Brooms form small to large shrubs that grow very quickly.
- Cytisus scoparius has profuse golden yellow flowers 20–30 mm in spring and summer. Its leaves are 5-15 mm long.
- Chamaecytisus supinus is a deciduous woody species that is winter hardy.
- The bright yellow flowers have a pea-pod like appearance, which yield to black.
- Flowers bloom April to July and are papilionaceous and fragrant.
- Cytisus andreanus Splendens will grow into a robust plant.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Cytisus andreanus Splendens is insect friendly.