Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Cytisus Desf. [252]

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genus_en: Broom

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Fabaceae

family_ja: マメ

Infra familial classification:

distribution_en: Europe, N.Afr., Canary Is., W.As.

description_en: Genus of about 50 species, similar to Genista, of deciduous to evergreen shrubs, rarely Small trees, from Europe, W. Asia, and N. Africa, found in well-drained soils, usually in open sites, from high mountains to scrub and heathland at lower altitudes. Brooms have alternate, usually 3-palmate, occasionally simple, mostly mid-green leaves, but are occasionally leafless when mature. They are cultivated for their abundant pea-like, sometimes very fragrant flowers, borne singly or in terminal or leafy, axillary racemes or clusters. Flowers are followed by linear or oblong, usually mid-green, often hairy or downy seed pods. The smaller species and cultivars are suitable for a rock garden or raised bed. Grow larger brooms in a shrub border; use prostrate variants as ground cover. In frost-prone regions, grow C. x spachianus as a houseplant, or in a conservatory or cool greenhouse. All parts, especially the seeds, may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to frost tender.

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propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Root ripewood cuttings in midsummer, and semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.

pests_en: Gall mites may be a problem.

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comment_ja: エニシダ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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