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Genista scorpius
scorpion broom
Other common names
scorpion plantSynonyms
Sarothamnus purgans (L.) Godr.Cytisus purgans (L.) Boiss.
Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Genista
- Genus description
Genista are deciduous, sometimes spiny, shrubs or small trees with small, simple or trifoliate leaves and solitary, racemose or clustered, pea-like yellow flowers which are sometimes fragrant
- Name status
Correct
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