![]() ![]() It is a noxious weed on the western coast of the US and in parts of Australia. The yellow-flowering bush is native to the Mediterranean region, and while it may still be commonly sold in some garden stores, it is considered an invasive plant in most places where it has been introduced. Mediterranean native, Invasive, Noxious Weed: Genista monspessulana, commonly known as French broom, Montpellier broom, or Cape broom (Australia), is a woody leguminous perennial shrub. These leguminous plants produce copious amounts of seed, and may resprout from the root crown if cut or grazed.Ĭal-IPC Rating: High ( contributed by Mary Ann Machi) Broom is unpalatable to most livestock except goats, so it decreases rangeland value while increasing fire hazards. French broom is an aggressive invader, forming dense stands that exclude native plants and wildlife. ![]() French broom was introduced as a landscape ornamental, along with Scotch and Spanish broom. In California it has been estimated to invade at least 100,000 acres (40,000 ha). In key areas it co-occurs with Scotch broom posing a risk of weed replacement following control efforts. ![]() EBCL identified two insect species that feed and significantly damage French broom, a highly invasive weed in California. French broom is a widespread environmental weed of National, State and urban parks and fallow land mainly in Central California and southern Oregon. is through the use of insects that feed and damage only the target weed. Invasive: Genista monspessulana (French broom) is a perennial shrub (family Fabaceae) found in the Coast Ranges, Sierra Nevada foothills, Transverse Ranges, Channel Islands and San Francisco Bay area. An ecologically sound approach to manage invasive weeds in the U.S. ![]()
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