Western Gorse

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Ulex

Species

Ulex gallii (Western Gorse)

Similar Species in Ulex

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Common gorse

Ulex europaeus

Least Concern

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Dwarf Gorse

Ulex minor

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Western Gorse?

The scientific name of Western Gorse is Ulex gallii. It belongs to the genus Ulex.

Where does Western Gorse live?

Western Gorse is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does Western Gorse belong to?

Western Gorse (Ulex gallii) belongs to the genus Ulex, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Western Gorse belong to?

Western Gorse (Ulex gallii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Western Gorse?

The closest relatives of Western Gorse in the genus Ulex include Common gorse, Dwarf Gorse.