Ulex parviflorus
Ajonc de Provence
Small-flowered Gorse
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | 6.5-9 mm |
| Flowering months | January, February, March, April |
| Leaf type | Trifoliate |
| Height | to 1.5 m |
Description
A plant that can cope with very arid conditions.
Shredded branches were used as animal fodder.
Flowers
Flowers yellow, borne in lateral clusters.
Leaves
Trifoliate with three leaflets. Three leaves initially, which in summer are reduced to spines to protect against water loss.
Fruits Seeds
Pod: egg-shaped, hairy, inside the calyx.
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