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Genista monspessulana
Perennial shrub with yellow pea-family flowers; small oval leaves in groups of three. Small brown seed pods covered with silky hairs; older stems are brown.
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Mature Height | 3-10' |
Distribution | widespread in northern California , more limited distribution in Oregon. |
Control | Hand-pull young plants or dig or use a weed wrench when soil is moist. Return to the area to look for and remove seedlings in the following years. Seeds can remain viable up to 30 years. |
Reproduction and Spread | High seed production - a single plant can produce over 8000 seeds per year and the seeds are long-lived. |
Introduced | European in origin, introduced to North America as an ornamental. |
Look Alikes | Spanish broom, Scotch broom |
Impact | Threatens grassland habitats, outcompetes other plant species |
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