Latin name: Cytisus striatus (Hill) Rothm.
Pronunciation: SIT-i-sus stry-AY-tus
Common name: Portuguese broom
Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
Habitat: Disturbed places, roadsides to 1000', South Coast, San Gabriels, Peninsular Range, native to Spain and Portugal
Blooming period: April to June
Name derivations: 1) Cytisus 2) striatus
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