English broom
Cytisus scopariusWeed profile
- Perennial
- Shrub
- Weeds of National Significance (WoNS)
- Fire hazard
- Hinders movement
- Habitat: native vegetation
Impact
Invades bushland. Fire hazard.
Description
- Erect, summer-deciduous, woody leguminous shrub.
- Leaves with 3 leaflets.
- Stems green, ridged stems becoming leafless.
- Large yellow pea flowers.
- Pods to 5 cm long with dark-brown shiny seeds.