species 20,623 observations

French Broom

Genista monspessulana

Field notes

Supports All

6 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Genista Broom Moth 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Spotted Cucumber Beetle 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Yellow-faced Bumble Bee, Orange Sulphur, California Tiger Moth 4

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From USDA PLANTS.