Spartium junceum
Spartier
Spanish Broom
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | 25 mm |
| Flowering months | April, May, June, July |
| Leaf type | Linear |
| Height | 2-5 m |
Description
Large spineless shrub. The name ‘junceum’ means rush-like, referring to the numerous bluish-green stems resembling the leaves of a rush.
The fibres were used to make cloth and rope.
Flowers
The large, bright yellow pea flowers are very fragrant, borne in profusion along the stems.
Leaves
Linear narrow blade leaf, like grass. Long and oblong, opposite on the stem, hairy beneath, sparse, 1-3 cm. April – May, soon falling.
Fruits Seeds
Pod: flat, 5-8 cm long, 10-18 grains.
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