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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