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Spiny Broom
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Spiny Broom
Calicotome villosa
The Spiny Broom is a bushy plant with sharp thorns and bright yellow flowers. It grows in sunny places and is great for helping the soil stay healthy.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Spiny Broom is a dense, upright shrub with numerous stiff, thorny branches. It boasts bright yellow, pea-like flowers clustered along its stems, contrasting sharply with its dark green, trifoliate leaves. Its formidable spines make it easily distinguishable.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusCalicotome
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Ancient people used its thorny branches to make traditional brooms!
In dry places, Spiny Broom thrives by finding deep underground water!
Its seeds can sleep for years, only waking up after a wildfire!
Its sunny yellow flowers often smell like coconut or vanilla!
Special abilities
Ability
Thorn Shield
Spiny Broom has sharp, woody spines that protect its leaves and branches from hungry animals.
Ability
Soil Strengthener
Spiny Broom can grow deep roots that hold soil firmly, preventing it from washing away.
Ability
Air Fertilizer
Spiny Broom partners with bacteria to turn air's nitrogen into plant food, enriching the soil.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-200 cm
- Spread
- 100-200 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Mild
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Common Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.
symbiotic with
Rhizobium Bacteria
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Forms nodules on roots to fix nitrogen.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shrub
A shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, typically with multiple stems branching from or near the ground.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
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.
Spiky/Thorny
Possessing sharp, pointed projections or spines on the body or surface.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Be careful around the Spiny Broom because its thorns can poke you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Spiny Broom?
100-200 cm
How wide does Spiny Broom spread?
100-200 cm
How big are the flowers on Spiny Broom?
1-2 cm
When does Spiny Broom bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is Spiny Broom edible?
No
Is Spiny Broom toxic?
Mild
What is Spiny Broom's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Spiny Broom pollinated?
Insect
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