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Ulex europaeus Leguminosae / Fabaceae Gorse
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Ulex europaeus
© Paul Hackney
Ulex europaeus
© Paul Hackney
Ulex europaeus
© Paul Hackney
Ulex europaeus
Map updated: March 2008
Species Description:
An extremely common spiny shrub producing dense masses of yellow pea-like flowers in spring (and sporadically throughout the year).
All names: Ulex europaeus L.

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