Brush broom ordinary

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 01.11.2022

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.

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Last updated on: 01.11.2022

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles