Scotchbroom

June 18, 2008 lavenderlady 5 comments

As you drive Highway 101, you will see many fields and areas of yellow blooms. When I lived in Redding, CA., we called it scotch broom. It has a pretty bloom…see thumbnail, but for those who suffer from allergies, it can be a problem. It also spreads….easily, and is considered a noxious species in Washington.

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Written by vaggelis vlahos about 4 years ago.

what a wonderful field!!! great natural colors
Written by Marie about 4 years ago.

It is considered an invasive species in California also. However, I love it.
Growing up in Europe in 50s my Grandfather did actually make brooms out of the branches. I guess it nostalgia for me. Thank you for the great photo.
Written by Elaine about 4 years ago.

Yeah, I know people like the color, but they crowd away less aggressive native plants that evolved with the insects and animals here. They are completely out of control in Mendocino county, and could drive whole ecosystems to extinction. Best to enjoy them in Scotland.
Written by Kris about 4 years ago.

Does it smell nice?
Written by photowannabe about 4 years ago.

ACHOOooo, Scotch Broom plays havioc with my nose, but it does look so pretty with its cheery yellow.