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Common Broom; Retama Negra

Cytisus scoparius

Description:

Cytisus scoparius shrubs typically grow to 1–3 m tall, with main stems up to 5 cm thick, with trifoliate leaves 5–15 mm long, and in spring and summer is covered in profuse golden yellow flowers from top to bottom. In late summer, its legumes mature black, 2–3 cm long, they burst open, often with an audible crack, forcibly throwing seed from the parent plant. This is the hardiest species of broom, tolerating temperatures down to about −25 °C . It contains toxic alkaloids that depress the heart and nervous system.

Habitat:

Pine tree forest (Pinus sylvestris) in the mountains, above 1000 m. high. Parque Natural de Sierra de Gredos.

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/800 sec.; f/14; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash fired

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arlanda
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arlanda

Castilla y León, Spain

Spotted on Jun 20, 2014
Submitted on Sep 16, 2014

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