Broom
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Broom
Broomulus dutoiti
Broom is a flowering shrub that has bright yellow flowers. It blooms in spring and brings a cheerful look to gardens!
Habitat: Open fields and roadsides
Appearance
The Broom has slender, bright green stems that can grow quite tall and form a dense, bushy shrub. In late spring, it bursts into a spectacular display of pea-like, vivid yellow flowers, which can sometimes also be orange or red, making it stand out in fields and roadsides.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsida
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Ancient people bundled its tough stems to make actual brooms for sweeping!
In some places, it’s considered an unwelcome invader because it grows so fast.
Its tough stems were once used to weave baskets and create fences.
Some folklore says that burning broom wood can call forth the wind.
Special abilities
Ability
Nitrogen Helper
Broom can pull nitrogen from the air using tiny root partners, helping it grow strong even in poor soils.
Ability
Seed Sprinter
Broom has seed pods that pop open with a 'snap!', launching its seeds far away to find new places to grow.
Ability
Green Powerhouse
Broom's green stems can photosynthesize, making food even when its small leaves fall off or are too tiny.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 100-300 cm
- Spread
- 100-200 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Spring to Early Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- Moderate
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honeybee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar from its vibrant flowers
symbiotic with
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Rhizobium leguminosarum
Lives in its roots, converting air nitrogen
eaten by
Red Deer
Cervus elaphus
Browses on its leaves and shoots
eaten by
European Hare
Lepus europaeus
Feeds on young broom plants
Traits
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.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
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.
Also known as
Broom PlantCommon Broom
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Broom?
100-300 cm
How wide does Broom spread?
100-200 cm
How big are the flowers on Broom?
1-2.5 cm
When does Broom bloom?
Late Spring to Early Summer
Is Broom edible?
No
Is Broom toxic?
Moderate
What is Broom's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Broom pollinated?
Insect
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