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French broom

Photo: @augusta73 · iNaturalist · CC BY-NC

Plants

French broom

Genista monspessulana

Observations in the area
1
Last sighting
4 October 2025
Category
Plants
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The species

Genista monspessulana (syn. Cytisus monspessulanus or Teline monspessulana) also known as French broom, Montpellier broom and Cape broom, is a woody perennial shrub and a legume. The species is native to the Mediterranean region, and is considered an invasive plant in most places where it has been introduced.

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Where it has been observed

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