Mazhar Botanic Garden

Retama monosperma (L.) Boiss.

Bridal Broom

Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Retama
Species: monosperma
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000591
English name: Bridal Broom
Arabic name: جنيستا
Native: Mediterranean basin, Egypt.
Country: Egypt
(PGR): Common

Large shrub grows 3 m high leaves very small, few, gray-green branches drooping flowers small, sweetly fragrant, white, appearing in short clusters from the stems

Ornamental plant, especially in Mediterranean climates.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.

Genista monosperma (L) Lam, Spartium monospermum L

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Texture: Clay Dry Loam Moist Sandy
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Well drained
Topography: Basins
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Temperate
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Winter and early spring
Zone: 9 : 10
pH range: 5.5-6.5
Status: Common
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Shrub
Sample Type: Wild
Collecting Sources: Botanical garden Other
Plant Uses: Landscape Medicinal Ornamental
Plant Populations density: Abundant
Vegetation types: Evergreen shrub
pH: Mild acid Mild alkaline Neutral

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