European Gorse

Ulex europaeus

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Common spiny evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 metres high. Its yellow flowers (15-20mm) appear mainly between January and June. The green needle-like leaves are furrowed. During summer the seed pods can often be heard popping open on sunny days. Usually found growing on light acid soils.

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