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Cytisus purpureus

purple broom

Synonyms
Chamaecytisus purpureus
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Botanical details
Family
Fabaceae
Native to the UK
No
Potentially harmful
Genus

Cytisus

Genus description

Cytisus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, ranging from prostrate to erect and almost tree-like, with small, simple or 3-parted leaves and pea-like flowers spring or summer

Name status

Correct

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