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Common Broom Collection

The common broom, scientifically known as Cytisus scoparius, is a vibrant and versatile plant that has captured the fascination of botanists and nature enthusiasts alike

Background imageCommon Broom Collection: Broom (colour litho)

Broom (colour litho)
3117095 Broom (colour litho); (add.info.: Sarothamnus scoparius, Cytisus scoparius Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Background imageCommon Broom Collection: Common Broom, Cytisus Scoparius (colour litho)

Common Broom, Cytisus Scoparius (colour litho)
2802724 Common Broom, Cytisus Scoparius (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common Broom, Cytisus Scoparius)

Background imageCommon Broom Collection: Common or wild broom, Cytisus scoparius, A ripe downy seed pod on a stem is split open

Common or wild broom, Cytisus scoparius, A ripe downy seed pod on a stem is split open to reveal seeds inside

Background imageCommon Broom Collection: Cytisus scoparius, the common broom or Scotch broom

Cytisus scoparius, the common broom or Scotch broom
Illustration of a Cytisus scoparius, the common broom or Scotch broom

Background imageCommon Broom Collection: Cytisus scoparius (the common broom or Scotch broom)

Cytisus scoparius (the common broom or Scotch broom)
Illustration of a Cytisus scoparius (the common broom or Scotch broom)

Background imageCommon Broom Collection: Common broom (Sarothamnus scoparius) C016 / 3346

Common broom (Sarothamnus scoparius) C016 / 3346
Common broom (Sarothamnus scoparius) in flower, artwork

Background imageCommon Broom Collection: Cytisus scoparius L. Scotch broom

Cytisus scoparius L. Scotch broom
Sketch 30 (66 Drawings Volume). From a collection of original drawings and sketches by Georg Dionysius Ehret (1708-1770). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageCommon Broom Collection: Genet a balais, yellow broom

Genet a balais, yellow broom
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageCommon Broom Collection: Cytisus scoparius, English broom

Cytisus scoparius, English broom
Monochrome drawing by Arthur Harry Church, 1902. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Background imageCommon Broom Collection: Common broom stem, light micrograph

Common broom stem, light micrograph
Common broom stem. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the stem of a common broom (Salicornia europaea) plant

Background imageCommon Broom Collection: Common broom fruit (Cytisus scoparius)

Common broom fruit (Cytisus scoparius)
Common broom (Cytisus scoparius) fruit. This plant used to be classified as Sarothamnus scoparius


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The common broom, scientifically known as Cytisus scoparius, is a vibrant and versatile plant that has captured the fascination of botanists and nature enthusiasts alike. With its stunning yellow flowers and delicate green foliage, this species stands out in any landscape. One captivating image showcases a colour lithograph of the Common Broom, highlighting its intricate details. Another photograph captures a ripe downy seed pod on a split stem, revealing the plant's reproductive cycle. These visuals offer glimpses into the life cycle of this remarkable species. Also referred to as Scotch broom or wild broom, Cytisus scoparius has been immortalized in antique engravings and Victorian botanical illustrations from 1863. These historical depictions serve as testaments to its enduring appeal throughout generations. Beyond its aesthetic allure, the common broom holds medicinal properties that have been recognized for centuries. It finds mention in texts dedicated to herbal plants due to its healing potential. This further emphasizes the significance of this humble shrub within traditional medicine practices. Not limited by borders or language barriers, this resilient plant goes by various names across different regions: Genet a balais in French or English broom in some areas. Such diversity only adds to its mystique and global recognition. Even under microscopic examination, with light micrographs capturing every minute detail of its stem structure, the common broom continues to amaze scientists with its complexity at both macroscopic and microscopic levels. Whether admired for its beauty through artistic renderings or studied for scientific purposes like medicinal applications or anatomical exploration – there is no denying that Cytisus scoparius holds an esteemed place among flora enthusiasts worldwide.