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Scotch broom bush8/24/2023 ![]() "image:Cytisus scoparius3.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. ![]() Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. It is best to plant out into their permanent positions as early as possible. ĭislikes root disturbance, especially when more than 20cm tall. Ants are attracted to the seeds, feeding on the juicy attachment that holds them to the pods and thus distributing the seed. Ī good bee plant and food plant for many caterpillars, it provides the food for the larvae of the green hairstreak butterfly. Plants are usually killed by fire but the seeds quickly germinate after the fire and rapidly become established. Very tolerant of cutting, it regenerates quickly from the base. New leaves are formed in April but these soon drop off the plant, photosynthesis being carried out by means of the green stems. Ī number of named forms have been developed for their ornamental value. Tolerates a smoky atmosphere, growing well in polluted areas. Plants have a deep root system, they are very drought tolerant once established and grow well on dry banks. Plants succeed in exposed conditions, and are very tolerant of maritime exposure. Prefers a sunny position but tolerates some shade. Plants are strongly calcifuge according to other reports and intolerant of a pH much above 6.5. Succeeds in slightly acid, neutral and limy soils but dislikes shallow soils over chalk. Succeeds in most soils, preferring a fairly good but not rich soil. They should not be stored for more than 12 months since the medicinally active ingredients break down. The young herbaceous tips of flowering shoots are harvested in spring, generally in May. Any treatment with this plant should only be carried out under expert supervision. This herb should not be prescribed to pregnant women or patients with high blood pressure. The composition of active ingredients in the plant is very changeable, this makes it rather unreliable medicinally and it is therefore rarely used. Use this herb with caution since large doses are likely to upset the stomach. Since broom causes the muscles of the uterus to contract, it has been used to prevent blood loss after childbirth. The plant is also strongly diuretic, stimulating urine production and thus countering fluid retention. The plant is used internally in the treatment of heart complaints, and is especially used in conjunction with Convallaria majalis. The young herbaceous tips of flowering shoots are cardiotonic, cathartic, diuretic, emetic and vasoconstrictor. It acts upon the electrical conductivity of the heart, slowing and regulating the transmission of the impulses. īroom is a bitter narcotic herb that depresses the respiration and regulates heart action. The plant seldom reaches sufficient size for its wood to be of much value, but larger specimens are valued by cabinet makers and for veneer. The cultivar 'Andreanus Prostratus' can also be used. scoparius maritimus? ) makes a good fast growing ground cover plant to 30cm tall, though it needs weeding in its first year. The plant attracts insects away from nearby plants. Broom is one of the first plant to colonize sand dunes by the coast. Growing well on dry banks and on steep slopes, it is an effective sand binder and soil stabiliser. Īn essential oil from the flowers is used in perfumery. They are also sometimes used for thatching roofs and as substitutes for reeds in making fences or screens. The branches are used to make baskets, brushes, brooms and besoms. Ī green dye is obtained from the leaves and young tops. Ī yellow dye is obtained from the flowering stem. Ī yellow and a brown dye are obtained from the bark. The fibres are cooked for 3 hours in lye then put in a ball mill for 3 hours. The branches are harvested in late summer or autumn, the leaves removed and the stems steamed until the fibres can be stripped. The bark fibre is used to make paper, it is 2 - 9mm long. The fibre is obtained from the root according to other reports. It is not as strong as the fibre from the Spanish broom (Spartium junceum). An excellent fibre is obtained from the bark, it is used in the manufacture of paper, cloth and nets.
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