Genista hispanica
Spanish Broom, Spanish Gorse
Also known as: Cytisus hispanicus (L.) Vuk., 1875 +5 more
- Cytisus hispanicus (L.) Vuk., 1875
- Lissera hispanica (L.) Fourr.
- Listera hispanica (L.) Fourr., 1868
- Spartium hispanicum (L.) Spreng.
- Telinaria hispanica (L.) C.Presl
- Voglera hispanica (L.) Fourr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Genista hispanica (commonly known as Spanish broom or Spanish Gorse) is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in Europe, 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)
Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
France, 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)
Great Britain
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms