Cytisus striatus
Hairy Fruited Broom, Hairy Fruit Broom
Other regional names: Portuguese Broom +1 more
- Portuguese Broom
- Striated Broom
Also known as: Cytisus pendulinus L.f. +5 more
- Cytisus pendulinus L.f.
- Genista pendulina Lam.
- Genista striata Hill
- Sarothamnus striatus (Hill) Samp.
- Sarothamnus striatus var. eriocarpus (Boiss. & Reut.) M.Laínz
- Spartium striatum (Hill) Samp.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Cytisus striatus (commonly known as Hairy Fruited Broom or Hairy-Fruit Broom) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Morocco, Portugal, Spain
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)
Argentina South, Belgium, British Columbia, California, Cape Verde, Chile Central, Corse, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Madeira, Netherlands, Oregon, Washington
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms