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SynonymChamaecytisus purpureus
Chamaecytisus purpureus
purple broom
Synonyms
Chamaecytisus purpureusBuy this plant
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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