Cytisus villosus
Hairy Broom, Hairybroom
Also known as: Cytisus barcinonensis Sennen +6 more
- Cytisus barcinonensis Sennen
- Cytisus mollis Willd. ex Schltdl., 1813
- Cytisus triflorus var. bidentatus Chabert
- Cytisus triflorus var. glabrescens C.Vicioso
- Genista triflorus var. villosus (Pourr.) DC.
- Laburnum molle J.Presl
- Lembotropis affinis (C.Presl) C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Cytisus villosus (commonly known as Hairy Broom) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Corse, France, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
India, New York