Genista spp. , also known as Cape broom, Montpellier broom, or French broom, is a perennial woody shrub. The yellow-flowered shrub is native to the Mediterranean.
Although it is still sold in certain garden stores, it’s thought to be an invasive plant in many places where it was introduced. This species is often confused with the Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), which has pods with hair only at the hem.
