Fabaceae FAMILY
Calycotome spinosa
Calycotome spinosa
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Calycotome spinosa is a much-branched deciduous shrub growing up to 3 metres tall. The plant is sometimes grown as an ornamental, where it can be used to make a dense, low hedge.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeWestern Mediterranean - Spain, France, Italy, Algeria
HabitatDry stony habitats in evergreen scrub near the coast. It is especially common in areas after woodland clearance[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ].