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Cytisus decumbens

Scientific Name: Cytisus decumbens

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cytisus decumbens: Prostrate Broom

Cytisus decumbens, commonly known as Prostrate Broom, is a low-growing, spreading shrub valued for its vibrant golden flowers and ground-covering habit.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some brooms can grow very large.

Considerations for Children

  • Some brooms can grow very large.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cytisus decumbens (Durande) Spach
  • Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae)
  • Genus: Cytisus
  • Synonyms:
    • Genista prostrata
    • Genista decumbens (Durande) Willd.
    • Spartium decumbens, Durande (basionym and homotypic synonym)
    • Genista pedunculata subsp. decumbens, (Durande) Gams
  • Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 820345
  • Subspecies: Cytisus decumbens ssp elata

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Europe and western Asia, particularly open sites like scrub and heathland.
  • Found in Southern Europe, ranging from southern France to the Balkan region.
  • Specific locations include Plana mountain, Bulgaria.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Hardy shrub with a low-growing, spreading or prostrate habit.
  • Mat-forming, reaching up to 15-20 cm (sometimes 30cm) in height and up to 60-80 cm in width.
  • Leaves are simple, clustered, obovate to lanceolate, and 8-20mm long.
  • Known for its brilliant golden flowers.

Ecological Role

  • Insect-friendly.

Other Names

  • Hybrid Broom
  • Niederliegender Geissklee (German)
  • Kriech-Ginster (German)
  • Kissenginster (German)
  • Krypginst (Swedish)
  • Suikerovihma (Finnish)
  • &#379arnowiec po&#322o&#380ny (Polish)
  • Cytise pdoncul/Cytise retombant/Cytise rampant (French)

Further Information

  • Royal Horticultural Society (RHS): Offers help and information on Cytisus decumbens.
  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Provides information about Cytisus decumbens.
  • ILDIS World Database of Legumes: Provides details in the Catalogue of Life.
  • Wikimedia Commons: Hosts media files, such as images, related to Cytisus decumbens.
  • Tropicos and IPCN: Available through Name Search.
  • e-katalogroslin.pl: Polish plant catalog.