Land Plants - invasive

Scots Broom (Cytisus scoparius) on May 14, 2024

Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

Pea-like yellow flowers on shrubs of various sizes. Some quite mature on south side of Hwy 26, others very young and less than 18” tall. Definitely broom, not gorse.

Commentary

None

Remedy

Information on broom control from King County, WA

Resources

Want to join forces with your community to fight invasives? There are lots of people involved in this effort already! The links below can connect you with opportunities:
Western Invasives Network
Association of Conservation Districts
SOLV
The Nature Conservancy of Oregon

Location

Broom found in ditch on both north and south sides of Hwy 26 stretching from Lolo Pass road to Wildwood day use area.

Expert Reviewer

Samuel Leininger
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
4-County Cooperative Weed Management Area
Columbia Gorge Cooperative Weed Management Area

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