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Mount Etna Broom

Genista aetnensis

Least Concern

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).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Fabales (อันดับถั่ว)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Genista
Species
Genista aetnensis (Mount Etna Broom)

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Canary broom
Genista canariensis
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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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Mediterranean broom
Genista linifolia
Not Evaluated
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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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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 (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Mount Etna Broom?
The closest relatives of Mount Etna Broom in the genus Genista include Canary broom, hairy greenweed, Madeira Broom, Madeira dyer's greenweed, Mediterranean broom.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Genista — 17 Species

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Canary broom
Genista canariensis
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hairy greenweed
Genista pilosa
VU 🐾
Madeira Broom
Genista tenera
LC 🐾
Madeira dyer's greenweed
Genista maderensis
LC 🐾
Mediterranean broom
Genista linifolia
NE 🐾
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
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Mount Etna Broom
Genista aetnensis
LC
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Entire-Petalled Gorse
Genista holopetala
DD 🐾
Dyer'S Broom
Genista tinctoria
CR
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