Summary ⁶

Genista monspessulana (syn. Cytisus monspessulanus or Teline monspessulana) also known as French broom, Cape broom and Montpellier 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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