Ulex europaeus Gorse (Leguminosae) Deciduous shrub

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Ulex europaeus
Gorse
Deciduous shrub
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The Ulex europaeus plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Gorse.

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Latin Name:  Ulex europaeus
Common Name:  Gorse
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Moors, commons and heaths, preferring dry soils[4, 11].

Medicinal Information: Gorse has never played much of a role in herbal medicine, though its flowers have been used in the treatment of jaundice and as a treatment for scarlet fever in children[4]. The seed is said to be astringent and has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea and stones[4]. The plant is used in Bach flower remedies - the keywords for prescribing it are 'Hopelessness' and 'Despair'[209].

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