This evergreen shrub was found in a small car park in Plattfileds Park. They grow up to 2m and have grooved spines up to 25mm long. Normally found on heaths and grassy places and favour acid soils but common and widespread throughout the UK. Gorse is a very hardy plant that is also considered invasive as it can outgrow native plants.
The flowers are 2cm long, bright yellow and have of a coconut scent and 4-5mm long bascal bracts in January-December. They have hairy pods and the leaves are trifoliate meaning they have 3 leaflets.
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