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Genista falcata Brot. trib. Genisteae 
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FamilyFABACEAE
Genus speciesGenista falcata Brot. trib. Genisteae
BibliographyPhytogr. Lusitan. Select. 1: 133 (1817)
Native RangePortugal to w. Spain
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatsteppes
Descriptionramose, spinose, leaflets solitary, the lower ovate, obtuse, the upper lanceolate, acute, densely ciliate, flowers in terminal raceme of 2-4, pod 10-12mm long, falcate, acute
Size20-30cm
Coloryellow
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring after hot water treatment, germ. 1-3 months
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsScorpius falcatus Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange
Scorpius serpyllifolius Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange
Territory1 Europe
     12 Southwestern Europe (POR Portugal, SPA Spain)
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