Spanish Broom
Spartium junceum
Plant Description
Green stems are leafless most of the year; older stems and branches are brown, with clusters of yellow pea-like flowers at ends of stalks, dark brown to black seed pods.
Plant Details
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| Shade Preference | |
| Mature Height | 6-10' |
| Distribution | Found in South Western Oregon, as well as Polk and Linn Counties. |
| Control | Pull small infestations with a weed wrench or by hand. Roots must be removed. Continue to pull seedlings until seed bank is eradicated. Mowing and saw cutting may lead to stump sprouting |
| Reproduction and Spread | Seeds remain viable for over 80 years. |
| Introduced | mid-1800s, from Mediterranean Europe. |
| Look Alikes | Portuguese broom, Spanish broom, French broom |
| Impact | Competes with native plants, increases maintenance costs where established. Severe fire hazard. Unpalatable to most livestock. Allergen source. |
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