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hairybroom
Scientific Name: Cytisus villosus
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Clustered Broom / Hairy Broom
Cytisus hirsutus, also known as Clustered Broom or Hairy Broom, is a perennial plant belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that Chamaecytisus supinus, a related species, produces hairy, pea-like seed pods.
- One source describes Cytisus villosus as having spiny and finely pubescent foliage.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cytisus hirsutus
- Common Names: Clustered Broom, Hairy Broom, Shaggy Broom
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
- Synonyms:
- Cytisus villosus
- Chamaecytisus hirsutus
- Cytisus triflorus (synonym for Hairybroom ( Cytisus villosus Pr.))
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Southern and Central Europe and Asia
- Specifically mentioned locations include the Iberian Peninsula, the Balearic Islands, and Transylvania.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial plant described as a dense, compact shrub.
- Grows upright with young, green, 5-angled stems which are hairy.
- Bears narrow, needle-like, spiny, and finely pubescent leaves.
- Produces upright terminal heads of red-eyed, pure yellow flowers.
- Mature plants can reach 10 feet in height.
- Chamaecytisus supinus, a related species, is a deciduous shrub with yellow flowers followed by hairy, pea-like seed pods.
Ecological Role
- Broom forms dense stands and are shade intolerant.
Additional Information
- Hairy Broom needs to be watered regularly.
- Optimal growing conditions include full sun.
- Can be used in heather gardens and rock gardens.
Resources
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) is mentioned as a source of information for Genista pilosa.
- Alamy and Getty Images are referenced as sources for stock photos of the plant.