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Spanish Broom Pea family
Spartium junceum Leguminosae (Fabaceae)

Spanish Broom is a tall shrub originally introduced from the Mediterranean which may be found on wasteland and coastal cliffs. It is similar to Broom, except that it has smooth cylindrical stems and lanceolate leaves.

Spanish Broom bush Spanish Broom flowers

Single flower Stem
Single flower Stem and leaves

Seeds Seeds
Early seed pods Ripe seed pods, twisted open to expel seeds




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