Scotch Broom is a shrub with bright yellow flowers and green stems. It is highly invasive, spreading rapidly in open areas and forming dense stands that displace native vegetation.
Best time to see a Scotch Broom
The best time to see a Scotch Broom is March–May, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 13,070 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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