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Broom (Cytisus)

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Broom Genus Details

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A member of the pea family, the broom plant was imported from Europe. Broom plants are found in perennial gardens mainly along the east and west coasts. Brooms are 4 to 5 feet tall erect shrubs with alternate leaves. The flowers are arranged in heads and are generally yellow or white. Broom plants got their name from the days they were made into brooms.
Broom (Cytisus canariensis)
Broom (Cytisus canariensis)

Broom Allergy Info

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Pollen is insect-dispersed and is of only minor significance in pollinosis.

Broom Pollen Description

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No pollen description is currently available.

Species in This Genus

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Allergenicity Legend:
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Broom (Cytisus) is a genus of the FABACEAE family.
This genus includes the following allergenic species:

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Broom Genus Location

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The shaded areas on the map indicates where the genus has been observed in the United States. Click the map to see a full scale version of these allergy areas.
  - Native, observed in a county
  - Introduced, observed in a county
  - Rarely observed

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