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Details of Genus: Ulex

ID: 1745

Genus ja:

Genus en: Furze, Gorse

# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)

Accepted:

Family: Fabaceae

Family ja: マメ

Infra familial classification:

Distribution en:

Description en: Genus of about 20 species of spiny, evergreen shrubs from heaths and hillsides, woodland margins, and rocky sites in W. and C. Europe and N. Africa. As young seedlings, they have alternate leaves, which are quickly replaced by long-lasting green spines. They are grown for their axillary, pea-like yellow flowers, borne singly, in clusters, or in racemes, virtually all year round in mild climates. Suitable for a shrub border and as a low hedge. The seeds may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

Cultivation en:

Propagation en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer.

Pests en: Trouble free.

Description ja:

The essential 1000 genera certification Genus Ulex

2019 edition

Si Level
Family Fabaceae

2003 edition

S Level
Family マメ
木本I・被子植物
ハリエニシダ

1986 edition

A Level
Family マメ
木本植物
ハリエニシダ

Si level: the genus existed in 2003 or 1986 edition, but not listed in 2019 edition. (S level implied, 303 genera)

Comment:

Comment ja: ハリエニシダ

Type species:

Phylogenetic definition:

Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57

Family:

System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Fabaceae マメ科 Show
PB2 Fabaceae マメ科 Show
PB3 Fabaceae マメ科 Show