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Chamaecytisus hirsutus

Scientific Name: Chamaecytisus hirsutus

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Chamaecytisus hirsutus (Hairy Broom or Clustered Broom)

Chamaecytisus hirsutus, commonly known as Hairy Broom or Clustered Broom, is a perennial plant belonging to the Fabaceae (legume or pea) family. It is also known as Clustered Broom.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a shrub covered in hairs, especially on the younger branches.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a shrub covered in hairs, especially on the younger branches.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chamaecytisus hirsutus (L.) Link
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Cytisus hirsutus L. (formerly)
    • Cytisus supinus L.
    • Chamaecytisus ciliatus (Wahlenb.) Rothm.
    • Chamaecytisus hirsutissimus (K. Koch) Czerep.
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Varieties/Subspecies:
    • Chamaecytisus hirsutus subsp. hirsutus
    • Chamaecytisus hirsutus var. hirsutissimus (Koch) Boiss.
    • Chamaecytisus hirsutus var. garganicus (Bertol.) Fenaroli
    • Chamaecytisus hirsutus subsp. polytrichus (M. Bieb.) Ponert

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Southern and Central Europe and the Mediterranean region.
  • Naturalized in the Western Ghats.
  • Observed in Vipavska Brda (Southwestern Slovenia).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Deciduous shrub.
  • Compact shrub reaching up to 85cm.
  • Tufted, bushy and hairy shrub, typically 30-90cm in height and spread.
  • Covered in hairs, especially on the younger branches.
  • Leaves are deciduous and trifoliate.
  • Produces upright terminal heads of pure yellow, pea-like flowers typically from April to June and sometimes again from September to November.

Other Noteworthy Details

  • Has 64 biological activities.
  • Related to 2 phytochemicals.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Serves as a food source for birds and insects.

Further Information

  • Royal Botanic Gardens
  • Tropicos
  • International Plant Names Index