French Broom (Genista monspessulana)

French broom has pale yellow pea flowers in spring. Leaves are in 3s. Branches spread out, with lots of space between them. French broom is an invasive weed, particularly destructive to native plant habitat in Marin.

January		April		July	October
Leaves always present
	Yellow flowers		Pea pods

Field ID Tips

· Short oval leaves, in 3s

· Stem has 8 to 10 ridges, lengthwise along a round stem.

· Yellow flowers not at the tips, as with Spanish Broom.

· Lots of space between branches.

Leaves in 3s

Pale yellow pea flowers

Links:

Calphotos

Wikipedia

Mountain Home to West Point Shrubs

When not in bloom, Spanish broom is a tall spindly plant, with branches filled with leaves in 3s.

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