Gorse : Interesting things about broom

Broom is a group of plants in the legume family. They grow in Eurasia and North America. Most are shrubs or small shrubs, but some are vines. A yellow dye can be made from certain types of broom. This article covers interesting facts about broom.

Gorse is a small, perennial shrub. It is a legume that grows like a vine. Its oval leaves are dense and green. These plants need lots of light.

These long-lived shrubs can have smooth or rough stems. Many thin branches are covered in smooth, green bark. The average height is usually 30 cm, but it can reach 1.7 m. Gorse stems can be creeping or upright. Side shoots grow along the stems.

The branches are covered with tiny, oblong leaves. The dark green leaf surfaces are usually smooth. Sometimes, they have fine hairs. The leaves have three parts. They grow on small stems in an alternating pattern.

Gorse blooms at 3-6 years old. Bright yellow flowers grow in clusters. These flowers bloom in June and can last 15 to 60 days. The flowers grow where the leaves meet the stem on new branches. When gorse blooms, it gets a thick, yellow coating that hides the green parts.