Cytisus scoparius
Cytisus scoparius noun - Deciduous erect spreading broom native to western Europe; widely cultivated for its rich yellow flowers.
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Scotch broom and Cytisus scoparius are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scotch broom" instead a noun phrase "Cytisus scoparius".
Scotch broom
Scotch broom noun - Deciduous erect spreading broom native to western Europe; widely cultivated for its rich yellow flowers.
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Cytisus scoparius and Scotch broom are semantically related. You can use "Cytisus scoparius" instead a noun phrase "Scotch broom".
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- Originally imported from Europe for erosion control in developed areas in the temperate US (particularly around roads), Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius) has since been designated a noxious weed due to its tendency to spread rapidly and crowd out native species.
Source: Misplaced Vegetation
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