Selected images for gorse (Ulex europaeus )
Gorse is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to Europe. Plants can grow from 3-6 ft. (1-2 m) in height. Shoots are covered with reddish-brown to grey hairs. Leaves are spine-like and 0.25-0.75 in. (0.6-1.9 cm) long. Mature shrubs have 1 in. (2.5 cm) long spines on the branches. Flowering occurs from winter to early spring, when shiny, yellow flowers develop in the axils of the leaves. Flowers are 1 in. (2.5 cm) long and fruits are hairy, 0.5-1 in. (1.3-2.5 cm) long pods. Gorse was introduced into North America in the mid-to-late 1800s as an ornamental. Plants invade gravel bars, logged areas and other disturbed areas. Plants cannot tolerate extremely dry areas or areas with extreme temperatures.
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 5287011 gorse Ulex europaeus Plant(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5287006 gorse Ulex europaeus Flower(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 0021006 gorse Ulex europaeus Flower(s) Eric Coombs |
 5285021 gorse Ulex europaeus Flower(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5286047 gorse Ulex europaeus Flower(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5286037 gorse Ulex europaeus Flower(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 0021008 gorse Ulex europaeus Foliage George Markin |
 0021012 gorse Ulex europaeus Feature(s) Norman E. Rees |
 5287002 gorse Ulex europaeus Feature(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5287029 gorse Ulex europaeus Fruit(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5285024 gorse Ulex europaeus Fruit(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5285025 gorse Ulex europaeus Feature(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5286043 gorse Ulex europaeus Plant(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5287025 gorse Ulex europaeus Flower(s) Forest & Kim Starr |
 5309023 gorse Ulex europaeus Plant(s) USDA PLANTS Database |
 5309024 gorse Ulex europaeus Seed(s) Steve Hurst |
