[Cal-IPC] Invasive: Cytisus striatus (Portuguese broom) is a perennial shrub (family Fabaceae) found in the San Francisco Bay region, Peninsular Ranges and south coast of California. It is commonly found in coastal scrub and grasslands, where it is expected to continue to expand its range. Portuguese broom was introduced as a landscape ornamental, and is often confused with Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius). Broom is unpalatable to most livestock except goats, so it decreases rangeland value while increasing fire hazards. These leguminous plants produce copious amounts of seed, and may resprout from the root crown if cut or grazed. Cal-IPC Rating: Moderate (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)

[Wikipedia] Iberian Peninsula & Morocco native: Cytisus striatus is a species of flowering plant in the legume family known by the common names hairy-fruited broom[2] and Portuguese broom. This plant is native to the west of the Iberian Peninsula and northwestern Morocco.[3] (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)