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Chamaecytisus purpureus

Purple Broom
Also known as: Chamaecytisus mitrushii F.K.Mey. +19 more
  • Chamaecytisus mitrushii F.K.Mey.
  • Cytisus purpureus f. albocarneus (G.Kirchn.) Zabel
  • Cytisus purpureus f. albus (G.Kirchn.) Zabel
  • Cytisus purpureus f. atropurpureus (K.Koch) Zabel
  • Cytisus purpureus f. carneus Rehder
  • Cytisus purpureus f. elongatus (André) Rehder
  • Cytisus purpureus f. erectus (K.Koch) C.K.Schneid.
  • Cytisus purpureus f. pendulus (Jacob-Makoy) Dippel
  • Cytisus purpureus Scop.
  • Cytisus purpureus subsp. aeolicus Asch. & Graebn.
  • Cytisus purpureus subsp. elongatus André
  • Cytisus purpureus subsp. erectus (K.Koch) Asch. & Graebn.
  • Cytisus purpureus var. albiflorus G.Don
  • Cytisus purpureus var. albocarneus G.Kirchn.
  • Cytisus purpureus var. albopurpureus André
  • Cytisus purpureus var. albus G.Kirchn.
  • Cytisus purpureus var. amsantinus G.Kirchn.
  • Cytisus purpureus var. atropurpureus K.Koch
  • Cytisus purpureus var. erectus K.Koch
  • Cytisus purpureus var. incarnatus-major G.Kirchn.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.

Chamaecytisus purpureus (commonly known as Purple Broom) is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It is found natively in Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Italy, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baltic States, France, Germany, Krym, North Caucasus, Ukraine

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