needle-leaved broom
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needle-leaved broom
Genista linifolia
The needle-leaved broom is a small shrub with long, thin leaves. It produces bright yellow flowers that look like little suns, making it a cheerful sight in nature.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The needle-leaved broom is a dense, upright shrub with slender, green stems and very narrow, needle-like leaves. It boasts clusters of vibrant, pea-shaped yellow flowers, creating a bright display that stands out against its foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusGenista
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Broom plants were traditionally used to make actual brooms for sweeping! Pretty neat!
Its cheerful yellow flowers really stand out against its green, slender branches!
This plant helps prevent soil erosion, keeping hillsides from washing away!
When its seed pods dry, they can loudly pop open, scattering seeds far away!
Special abilities
Ability
Water Saver
Needle-leaved broom has tiny, needle-like leaves that help it conserve water in dry environments.
Ability
Soil Enricher
This broom's roots can add nutrients like nitrogen to the soil, making it healthier for other nearby plants.
Ability
Tough Pioneer
Needle-leaved broom can thrive in very poor, rocky soils where most other plants struggle to grow.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 50-200 cm
- Spread
- 50-150 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
eaten by
Domestic goat
Capra hircus
Browses on leaves and young shoots.
eats
Common broom moth
Uresiphita gilvata
Larvae feed on its leaves and shoots.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Nitrogen Fixing
Describes organisms capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into compounds usable by plants.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Evergreen
Evergreen plants retain their foliage throughout the year, never shedding all their leaves at once.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is needle-leaved broom?
50-200 cm
How wide does needle-leaved broom spread?
50-150 cm
How big are the flowers on needle-leaved broom?
1-1.5 cm
When does needle-leaved broom bloom?
Spring to Summer
Is needle-leaved broom edible?
No
Is needle-leaved broom toxic?
Mild
What is needle-leaved broom's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is needle-leaved broom pollinated?
Insect
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