Genista pilosa
Hairy Greenweed
Also known as: Chamaesparton pilosum (L.) Fourr. +6 more
- Chamaesparton pilosum (L.) Fourr.
- Genista jordanii Shuttlew.
- Genista pilosa f. jordanii Rouy
- Genista repens Lam.
- Genistoides tuberculata Moench
- Spartium pilosum (L.) Roth
- Telinaria pilosa (L.) C.Presl
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Genista pilosa (commonly known as Hairy Greenweed) is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Krym, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Yugoslavia
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)
Baltic States
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms