Genus Genista
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Location unknown
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Short etymology:
La. genista = the Latin name for the broom shrub, possibly from Celtic gen or French genet = bush. Invasive plants with wide-branching root systems and thick tenacious stems. Because of their brush-like foliage, many of this species were used for sweeping in the 15th century.
Scientific name:
Genista L.
Etymology source:
Global vulnerability:
NE
Synonym of:
Unknown
Protologue:
Sp. Pl. 709 (1753)
Synonym status:
Year published:
1753
Observations of Taxon
Genista monspessulana
Locality:
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
08/07/2017 - 3:59pm
Collection:
Genista monspessulana
Locality:
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
08/07/2017 - 3:59pm
Collection:
Genista monspessulana
Locality:
Name of observer:
David Gwynne-Evans (David)
Date observed:
08/07/2017 - 3:59pm
Collection:
Genista monspessulana
Name of observer:
Observer unknown (David)
Date observed:
17/05/2013 - 6:54pm
Collection: