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Unknown spiny broom ID'd by Jorun as Genista acanthoclada

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Alice

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Unknown spiny broom ID'd by Jorun as Genista acanthoclada
« on: June 17, 2014, 07:50:29 AM »
A small compact broom, flowering from the end of May. What is it?
« Last Edit: June 17, 2014, 11:45:02 AM by Alisdair »
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JTh

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Re: Unknown broom
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2014, 11:13:49 AM »
Looks like Genista acanthoclada, a very spiny broom.
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Alice

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Re: Unknown spiny broom ID'd by Jorun as Genista acanthoclada
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2014, 01:09:55 PM »
Thank you, Jorun,
It is certainly spiny.
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