Broom vs Hairy-fruited Broom
Cytisus scoparius compared with Cytisus striatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broom | Hairy-fruited Broom |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Plantae (Plants) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum same | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class same | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order same | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family same | Fabaceae | Fabaceae |
| Genus same | Cytisus | Cytisus |
| Species | Cytisus scoparius | Cytisus striatus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Broom and Hairy-fruited Broom share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Cytisus.
Conservation Status
Broom
LC — Least ConcernHairy-fruited Broom
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broom | Hairy-fruited Broom |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broom
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Madagascar, South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (Argentina, Chile).
Hairy-fruited Broom
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile).
Broom
The Broom (Cytisus scoparius) is a species in the genus Cytisus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and
Hairy-fruited Broom
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 6 countries:
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