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Spanish Gorse

Genista hispanica

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Genista

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Behaarter Ginster
Genista pilosa
Vulnerable
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Englischer Ginster
Genista anglica
Near Threatened
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Färber-Ginster
Genista tinctoria
Critically Endangered
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Flügel-Ginster
Genista sagittalis
Not Evaluated
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Montpellier Broom
Genista monspessulana
Not Evaluated
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Narrow-leaved Genista
Genista angustifolia
Data Deficient
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Canary broom
Genista canariensis
Least Concern
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Broom of Pantelleria
Genista aspalathoides
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spanish Gorse?
The scientific name of Spanish Gorse is Genista hispanica. It belongs to the genus Genista.
What is the conservation status of Spanish Gorse?
Spanish Gorse (Genista hispanica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Spanish Gorse live?
Spanish Gorse is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom.
What family does Spanish Gorse belong to?
Spanish Gorse (Genista hispanica) belongs to the genus Genista, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Spanish Gorse endangered?
No, Spanish Gorse (Genista hispanica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Spanish Gorse belong to?
Spanish Gorse (Genista hispanica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Spanish Gorse?
The closest relatives of Spanish Gorse in the genus Genista include Behaarter Ginster, Englischer Ginster, Färber-Ginster, Flügel-Ginster, Montpellier Broom.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Genista — 17 Species

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Behaarter Ginster
Genista pilosa
VU 🐾
Englischer Ginster
Genista anglica
NT 🐾
Färber-Ginster
Genista tinctoria
CR 🐾
Flügel-Ginster
Genista sagittalis
NE 🐾
Montpellier Broom
Genista monspessulana
NE 🐾
Narrow-leaved Genista
Genista angustifolia
DD 🐾
Canary broom
Genista canariensis
LC 🐾
Broom of Pantelleria
Genista aspalathoides
NT 🐾
De Marco's Broom
Genista demarcoi
VU 🐾
Macedonian Broom
Genista nissana
DD
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Spanish Gorse
Genista hispanica
LC
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Mount Etna Broom
Genista aetnensis
LC 🐾
Entire-Petalled Gorse
Genista holopetala
DD 🐾
southern greenweed
Genista radiata
LC 🐾
Madeira Broom
Genista tenera
LC 🐾
Madeira dyer's greenweed
Genista maderensis
LC 🐾
Mediterranean broom
Genista linifolia
NE
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