Genista canariensis
Canary Broom, Canary Island Broom
Other regional names: Canary Islands Broom +1 more
- Canary Islands Broom
- Florist’s Genista
Also known as: Avornela canariensis (L.) Raf. +16 more
- Avornela canariensis (L.) Raf.
- Cytiscus canariensis (L.) Kuntze
- Cytiscus racemosus
- Cytisus canariensis (L.) Kuntze
- Cytisus canariensis (L.) Masf.
- Cytisus canariensis (L.) Steud.
- Cytisus canariensis var. ramosissimus (Poir.) Briq.
- Cytisus hillebrandii (Christ) Briq.
- Cytisus hillebrandtii (Christ) Briq.
- Cytisus paniculatus Loisel.
- Cytisus philippii Lindl.
- Cytisus rhodopnoa (Webb & Berthel.) Schouw
- Genista candicans var. subspicata Webb ex Christ
- Genista discolor Webb ex Lowe
- Genista hillebrandii Christ
- Genista paniculata (Loisel.) A.Braun & Asch.
- Genista philippii Lindl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Genista canariensis (commonly known as Canary Broom or Canary Island broom) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Canary Is.
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)
California, India, Oregon, Sri Lanka, Washington