Synonym(s)
common broom; Sarothamnus scoparius; scoparius cytis
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Cytisus scoparius, also called common broom, is a plant of the butterfly family subfamily (Faboideae) within the family Fabaceae (legumes) and belongs to the genus of honeysuckle (Cytisus). Occurrence: Central-Southern and Eastern Europe.
The broom is a cane shrub that reaches growth heights of 1 to 2 meters; rarely also a small tree shrub up to 3 meters high. It has long, broom-like dense, pentagonal green branches. The flowering period of the common broom ranges from May to June. The flowers are golden yellow. Legumes are formed.
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Cytisus scoparius is stem plant of Cytisi scoparii herba.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles