*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.
Origin/Endemic status: Europe
Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, FNA11.1, G, K1, K3, K4, NE, NY, SE3, Isely (1998); = n/a – Pa, RAB
Links to other floras: = Ulex europaeus - FNA11.1
Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: UPL
- Northcentral & Northeast: FACU
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