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Spanish gorse

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Also known as: Genista hispanica

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In gorse
…spines and green twigs of Spanish gorse (G. hispanica), native to Spain and northern Italy, make it appear evergreen in winter. Both species bear yellow, pea-like flowers and grow well in dry soil.
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