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Fabaceae
Ulex

not marked as a favorite taxon *Ulex europaeus Linnaeus. Common name: Gorse, Furze. Phenology: (Jan-) May-Sep (-Nov). Habitat: Disturbed forests, roadsides, and disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of Europe. Not cited in Harvill et al. (1992), but naturalized in sandy soils in York County, VA.

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Origin/Endemic status: Europe

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, Can, F, FNA11.1, G, K4, NE, NS, NY, POWO, SE3, Isely (1998); = n/a — Pa, RAB. Basionym: Ulex europaeus L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Ulex europaeus - FNA11.1

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: UPL
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FACU

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