![]() ![]() It is a noxious weed on the western coast of the US and in parts of Australia. The yellow-flowering bush is native to the Mediterranean region, and while it may still be commonly sold in some garden stores, it is considered an invasive plant in most places where it has been introduced. Mediterranean native, Invasive, Noxious Weed: Genista monspessulana, commonly known as French broom, Montpellier broom, or Cape broom (Australia), is a woody leguminous perennial shrub. These leguminous plants produce copious amounts of seed, and may resprout from the root crown if cut or grazed.Ĭal-IPC Rating: High ( contributed by Mary Ann Machi) Noxious Weed Class: Not designated a New Mexico noxious weed: Weed Type: woody Found in: rangeland Juice: not milky Leaf Arrangement: alternate Leaf Type: leaflets Presence of Leaf Tendils: absent Flower Color: yellow Image Gallery. It is the most widespread of four nonnative invasive broom species that occur in North America, including Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), Portuguese broom (C. Broom is unpalatable to most livestock except goats, so it decreases rangeland value while increasing fire hazards. Commonly known as French broom Weed Classification. French broom is a non-native plant species that was introduced from Europe in the mid-1800’s for local gardens and then spread across Napa County. French broom is an aggressive invader, forming dense stands that exclude native plants and wildlife. French broom was introduced as a landscape ornamental, along with Scotch and Spanish broom. ![]() Invasive: Genista monspessulana (French broom) is a perennial shrub (family Fabaceae) found in the Coast Ranges, Sierra Nevada foothills, Transverse Ranges, Channel Islands and San Francisco Bay area. ![]()
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