Latin name: Genista linifolia L.
  Pronunciation: jen-IS-ta lie-ni-FO-lee-a

  Common name: Mediterranean broom
  Family: Fabaceae (Pea)
  Habitat: Disturbed areas below 600', Catalina Id.,
  Santa Barbara Co., native to Mediterranean area

  Blooming period: March April
  Click for Latin name derivations:  1) Genista
  2) linifolia
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