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.
Habitat
Thrives in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Diet
Pollinated by bees and other insects.
How common
Common
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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