Cytisus scoparius

Characteristics
Fabaceae
Cytisus
Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link
Scotch broom
Road banks and disturbed soils. Not very common in New York although where it occurs it can become abundant.
Shrub
Perennial
Vascular
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Not Native Naturalized SNA (State Rank) GNR (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Fabales
Cytisus
Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link - Scotch broom
Citation
Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo By: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Orange County, NY on 2023-05-04 - 20
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Photo By: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Orange County, NY on 2023-05-04 - 20
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Photo By: Kyle J. Webster. Photo taken: Orange County, NY on 2023-05-04 - 20
Cytisus scoparius_Orange County_2023-05-04_KWebster-6.jpg