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Laburnum alpinum

Scotch Laburnum, Scottish Laburnum
Also known as: Cytisus alpinus Mill. +15 more
  • Cytisus alpinus Mill.
  • Cytisus alpinus var. macrostachys Wettst.
  • Cytisus alpinus var. pendulus Loudon
  • Cytisus alpinus var. pilosus Wettst.
  • Cytisus angustifolius Moench
  • Cytisus laburnum subsp. alpinus (Mill.) Bonnier & Layens
  • Genista alpina (Mill.) Scheele
  • Genista alpina (Mill.) Spach
  • Laburnum alpinum f. autumnale (Bean) Rehder
  • Laburnum alpinum f. pendulum (Loudon) Zabel
  • Laburnum alpinum var. autumnale Bean
  • Laburnum alpinum var. macrostachys (Wettst.) Koehne
  • Laburnum alpinum var. pendulum (Loudon) G.Kirchn.
  • Laburnum alpinum var. pilosum (Wettst.) Koehne
  • Laburnum biflorum G.Nicholson
  • Spartium alpinum Host ex Steud.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Fabaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Laburnum alpinum (commonly known as Scotch laburnum or Scottish Laburnum) is a tree within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Czechoslovakia, France, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Great Britain, Ireland

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