genus chamaecytisus Synonyms
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genus chamaecytisus Meaning
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genus chamaecytisus (n)
small late-flowering trees or subshrubs having yellow to red flowers and leathery or woody pods; often especially formerly included in genus Cytisus
genus chamaecytisus Sentence Examples
- Genus Chamaecytisus is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Fabaceae.
- The genus Chamaecytisus comprises 22 species, primarily distributed in Europe and North Africa.
- Chamaecytisus species are commonly known as brooms and are widely cultivated for their ornamental value.
- The genus is distinguished by its small, yellow flowers and its broom-like habit.
- Chamaecytisus proliferus is a species native to Europe, commonly known as tagasaste or tree lucerne.
- Chamaecytisus hirsutus, also known as hairy broom or purple broom, is a widespread species found in Europe and parts of Asia.
- Chamaecytisus arboreus, known as white broom or Portuguese broom, is a large shrub or small tree native to the Canary Islands and Madeira.
- Species of Chamaecytisus provide nitrogen-fixing benefits to the soil, making them valuable in erosion control and marginal land reclamation.
- Chamaecytisus aspalathoides is a species restricted to the Canary Islands, known for its dense, silvery foliage.
- The genus Chamaecytisus is closely related to the genus Genista, but differs in its floral morphology and its broom-shaped habit.
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small late-flowering trees or subshrubs having yellow to red flowers and leathery or woody pods; often especially formerly included in genus Cytisus
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Genus Chamaecytisus is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Fabaceae.
The genus Chamaecytisus comprises 22 species, primarily distributed in Europe and North Africa.
Chamaecytisus species are commonly known as brooms and are widely cultivated for their ornamental value.
The genus is distinguished by its small, yellow flowers and its broom-like habit.
