Cytisus nigricans
Black Broom
Also known as: Calophaca nigricans (L.) B.Fedtsch. +8 more
- Calophaca nigricans (L.) B.Fedtsch.
- Cytisus nigricans var. australis (Wohlf.) Hayek
- Cytisus nigricans var. nigricans
- Genista nigricans (L.) E.H.L.Krause
- Genista nigricans (L.) Scheele
- Genista nigricans (L.) Scheele ex Briq.
- Laburnum nigricans (L.) J.Presl
- Lembotropis nigricans (L.) Griseb.
- Lembotropis nigricans subsp. nigricans
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Cytisus nigricans (commonly known as Black Broom) is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, Ukraine, 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, Great Britain
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms