Genista berberidea explained

Genista berberidea is a species of broom native to the northwest Iberian Peninsula in southwest Europe.

Description

Genista berberidea is a perennial spiny bush (its name in Portuguese is arranha-lobos: "wolf scratcher") 0.5m-1.5mm (01.6feet-04.9feetm) tall. Inflorescence has 3-5 flowers. Seeds are 1.5mm1.7mm diameter, ovoid, dark and bright. 2n = 36.[1] [2]

Distribution and habitat

Genista berberidea is endemic to the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula in Galicia (Spain) and northwest Portugal. It inhabits scrubs in humid places, peatlands and margins of water lines. Often in rainy places and hygro-peat substrates.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Genista berberidea . . 27 January 2021.
  2. Web site: Genista berberidea Lange . . 27 January 2021.