Genista linifolia
Flax Broom, Flax Leaf Broom
Other regional names: Mediterranean Broom +2 more
- Mediterranean Broom
- Needle Leaf Broom
- Needle Leaved Broom
Also known as: Avornela linifolia (L.) Raf. +17 more
- Avornela linifolia (L.) Raf.
- Cytiscus linifolius (L.) Lam.
- Cytisus linifolius (L.) Lam.
- Cytisus linifolius var. angustifolius Briq.
- Cytisus linifolius var. leiocarpus (J.J.Rodr.) Porta
- Cytisus linifolius var. leucocarpus (J.J.Rodr.) Porta
- Genista linifolia subsp. linifolia
- Genista linifolia var. leucocarpa J.J.Rodr.
- Genistoides linifolia (L.) Moench
- Lugaion linifolium (L.) Raf.
- Spartium amoenum Salisb.
- Spartium linifolium (L.) Desf.
- Telinaria linifolia (L.) C.Presl
- Teline gomerae (P.E.Gibbs & Dingwall) Kunkel
- Teline linifolia (L.) Webb & Berthel.
- Teline linifolia subsp. gomerae P.E.Gibbs & Dingwall, 1971
- Teline linifolia subsp. gomerii P.E.Gibbs & Dingwall
- Teline linifolia var. angustifolia Webb & Berthel.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Genista linifolia (commonly known as Flax Broom or Flax-Leaf Broom) is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Africa and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Corse, France, Morocco, 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)
California, Italy, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia