Genista germanica (Leguminosae) Deciduous shrub

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Genista germanica
Deciduous shrub
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The Genista germanica plant species is found in C. and W. Europe. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as G. villosa. Cytisus dalmaticus. Visiani.

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Latin Name:  Genista germanica
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets, poor pastures and heaths[100].

Cultivation Notes: Easily grown in a light well-drained soil in a sunny position[1]. Plants grow very rank in rich soils[11]. Prefers a rather dry soil[11]. Succeeds in acid or basic soils[200]. Plants resent root disturbance and should be placed in their permanent positions as soon as possible[11]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

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