Gorses.
by Chris, 10 April, 2013, 4 comments
One plant that is currently adding a bit of colour to our lives is the Common Gorse - Ulex europaeus. Brooms (Genista sp), Whins (Cytisus sp) and Gorses (Ulex sp) are all evergreen shrubs, with yellow flowers. They are members of the Pea Family or Fabaceae - (formerly the Leguminosae). Many members of the pea family have root nodules - which contain symbiotic nitrogen fixing bacteria.
Whilst, the Common Gorse can be found in flower in late autumn and even in winter, it is in Spring that it flowers most strongly and profusely. The flowers are said to have a coconut aroma. Read more...
