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Cytisus ×dallimorei

Scientific Name: Cytisus ×dallimorei

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Cytisus x dallimorei

Also known as Burkwood's Broom or Lena's Broom, Cytisus x dallimorei is a captivating hybrid shrub appreciated for its late-spring blooms.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant has thin, erect stems.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cytisus x dallimorei Rolfe
  • Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
  • Rank: Hybrid
  • Synonyms: The plant is a hybrid of multiple Cytisus species including Cytisus scoparius and Cytisus multiflorus.
  • Cytisus x dallimorei ‘Lena’ is named after the German hybridizer, Herr Lena.

Distribution and Habitat

  • This plant was raised at Kew in 1900.
  • Mentioned in the context of plants growing in Istanbul (Cytisus scoparius&#39un kltr e&#351itleri ile Cytisus dallimorei&#39nin melezleri, Flora &#304stanbul, istanbul&#39da yeti&#351en bitkiler, istanbul bitkileri.)

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Cytisus x dallimorei is a deciduous shrub.
  • It grows to an average height of 5 ft (1.5 m).
  • Some varieties, like ‘Volcano’, are compact evergreen shrubs with light green leaves and are sometimes sold as C. 'Volcano'.
  • 'Lena' has showy fragrant white blooms.
  • Some varieties have reddish-pink and purple flowers.

Genetic Information

  • Cytisus x dallimorei cultivar Lena trnL-trnF intergenic spacer, partial sequence chloroplast DNA has been sequenced (399 bp linear DNA JF338578.1 GI:324106618).
  • ITS polymorphism has been observed in Cytisus x dallimorei.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Cytisus 'Lena' is described as insect-friendly.

Resources and Further Information

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society): Find help & information on Cytisus dallimorei from the RHS.
  • Dave's Garden: A community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • Tropicos: Information available via name search for Cytisus dallimorei Rolfe.
  • Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution of Cytisus dallimorei Rolfe.
  • PLANT PROFILE : Name: Cytisus x dallimorei Rolfe
  • PLANT PROFILE : Rank: hybrid Genus: Cytisus. Species (Select a species and click on Ok). 1) Cytisus elongatus Waldst.
  • PLANT PROFILE : Cytisus x dallimorei Rolfe multiflorus scoparius. Go to Encyclopedia of Life Family: Fabaceae.
  • http://plantillustrations.org/species.php?species=Cytisus+dallimorei.