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petty whin

Genista anglica

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇵🇱 Poland

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Genista
Species
Genista anglica (petty whin)

Names in Other Languages

French genêt dangleterre
German Englischer Ginster

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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Mediterranean broom
Genista linifolia
Not Evaluated
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Montpellier Broom
Genista monspessulana
Not Evaluated
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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 petty whin?
The scientific name of petty whin is Genista anglica. It belongs to the genus Genista.
What is the conservation status of petty whin?
petty whin (Genista anglica) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does petty whin live?
petty whin is found in Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does petty whin belong to?
petty whin (Genista anglica) belongs to the genus Genista, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does petty whin belong to?
petty whin (Genista anglica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of petty whin?
The closest relatives of petty whin 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
LC 🐾
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
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petty whin
Genista anglica
NT
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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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