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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French broom
Genista monspessulana
- Observations in the area
- 1
- Last sighting
- 4 October 2025
- Category
- Plants
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Where it has been observed
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