spanish broom

[Tina]

erect shrub of southwestern Europe having racemes of golden yellow flowers

[KalanNug 0]

tall thornless shrub having pale yellow flowers and flexible rushlike twigs used in basketry; of southwestern Europe and Mediterranean; naturalized in California

[Ashok kumar Nitharwal]

Spanish Broom, scientifically known as Spartium junceum, is a perennial flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. Its part of the legume family and known for its long, bright green, rush-like branches and bright yellow, fragrant flowers. This deciduous shrub is drought-tolerant, fast-growing, and often used for ornamental purposes. However, its considered an invasive species in some areas due to its quick spread and ability to exclude native plant populations.