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are gorse and broom related?

timbo48

By Timbo48

Shropshire, United Kingdom Gb

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  • Question asked on 20 Apr, 2009

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bulbaholic
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Yes Timbo, they are related in both being members of the Fabacaea (pea) family of plants.
Gorse is 'Ulex' and broom is 'Genista'.

20 Apr, 2009

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