Scotch Broom

Cytisus scoparius

Scotch broom currently does not exist on the Colville Reservation, but is widespread in Western Washington. The plant pictured here was near George, WA, a landowner had brought seed over from Western WA. The seeds can last 50 years in the soil! This…

Scotch broom currently does not exist on the Colville Reservation, but is widespread in Western Washington. The plant pictured here was near George, WA, a landowner had brought seed over from Western WA. The seeds can last 50 years in the soil! This is a great illustration of weeds being moved as contaminent in soil.

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