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Broom

Cytisus scoparius

Least Concern

About

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

Habitat & Distribution

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).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Cytisus scoparius (Broom)

Names in Other Languages

French genêt à balais

German Besenginster

Portuguese giesta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Broom?

The scientific name of Broom is Cytisus scoparius. It belongs to the genus Cytisus.

What is the conservation status of Broom?

Broom (Cytisus scoparius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Broom live?

Broom is found in 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).. Countries include Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia.

What family does Broom belong to?

Broom (Cytisus scoparius) belongs to the genus Cytisus, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

Is Broom endangered?

No, Broom (Cytisus scoparius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Broom belong to?

Broom (Cytisus scoparius) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of Broom?

The closest relatives of Broom in the genus Cytisus include Escoba Blanca, giesteira-das-serras, black broom, Warminster broom.