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Ulex europaeus  L.
Common gorse
Ulex europaeus is a shrub that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: high
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within a 7.5-minute quadrangle
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Genus: Ulex
Family: Fabaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Wetlands:
Arid West: Occurs in non wetlands
Mountains, Valleys and Coast: Occurs usually in non wetlands, occasionally in wetlands

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Alternate Names:
JEFUlex europaea
Information about  Ulex europaeus from other sources

FEIS: DISTRIBUTION AND OCCURRENCE: "Gorse was introduced as an ornamental in Oregon in the late 19th century, and has since spread widely in coastal areas from California to British Columbia"

Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2023. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 06/09/2023).