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Mount Etna Broom

Genista aetnensis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇱🇾 Libya 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Genista

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Broom of Pantelleria
Genista aspalathoides
Near Threatened
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Canary broom
Genista canariensis
Least Concern
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De Marco's Broom
Genista demarcoi
Vulnerable
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Dyer'S Broom
Genista tinctoria
Critically Endangered
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Entire-Petalled Gorse
Genista holopetala
Data Deficient
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hairy greenweed
Genista pilosa
Vulnerable
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Macedonian Broom
Genista nissana
Data Deficient
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Madeira Broom
Genista tenera
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mount Etna Broom?
The scientific name of Mount Etna Broom is Genista aetnensis. It belongs to the genus Genista.
What is the conservation status of Mount Etna Broom?
Mount Etna Broom (Genista aetnensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mount Etna Broom live?
Mount Etna Broom is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Libya), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, France, Libya, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Mount Etna Broom belong to?
Mount Etna Broom (Genista aetnensis) belongs to the genus Genista, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
Is Mount Etna Broom endangered?
No, Mount Etna Broom (Genista aetnensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mount Etna Broom belong to?
Mount Etna Broom (Genista aetnensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Mount Etna Broom?
The closest relatives of Mount Etna Broom in the genus Genista include Broom of Pantelleria, Canary broom, De Marco's Broom, Dyer'S Broom, Entire-Petalled Gorse.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Genista — 17 Species

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