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Mediterranean broom

Genista linifolia

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Australia, France, and United States.

🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Magnoliopsida (목련강)
Order
Fabales (콩목)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Genista
Species
Genista linifolia (Mediterranean broom)

Names in Other Languages

French Genêt à feuilles de Lin

Similar Species in Genista

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Canary broom
Genista canariensis
Least Concern
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hairy greenweed
Genista pilosa
Vulnerable
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Madeira Broom
Genista tenera
Least Concern
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Madeira dyer's greenweed
Genista maderensis
Least Concern
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Montpellier Broom
Genista monspessulana
Not Evaluated
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petty whin
Genista anglica
Near Threatened
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Narrow-leaved Genista
Genista angustifolia
Data Deficient
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southern greenweed
Genista radiata
Least Concern
View all species in Genista →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mediterranean broom?
The scientific name of Mediterranean broom is Genista linifolia. It belongs to the genus Genista.
Where does Mediterranean broom live?
Mediterranean broom is found in Distributed across Australia, France, and United States.. Countries include Australia, France, United States.
What family does Mediterranean broom belong to?
Mediterranean broom (Genista linifolia) belongs to the genus Genista, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does Mediterranean broom belong to?
Mediterranean broom (Genista linifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of Mediterranean broom?
The closest relatives of Mediterranean broom in the genus Genista include Canary broom, hairy greenweed, Madeira Broom, Madeira dyer's greenweed, Montpellier Broom.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Genista — 17 Species

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