Flowering Plants of Muir Woods

A brief guide to the flowering plants of Muir Woods National Monument. Enjoy!

French broom

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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