In The Garden: Unknown plant with yellow flowers

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by cecylo, May 15, 2023.

  1. cecylo

    cecylo Member

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    I found out this unknown plant half a year ago in my fowerbed. I thought it was the same plant we have planted adjacent to it, however it grew super fast and tall , and it looks different. Not sure if this is wild plant and hestitate to get rid of. It now has yellow flowers. Do you know what plant is this?
     

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  2. vitog

    vitog Contributor 10 Years

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    It looks like Common Gorse (Ulex europaeus), an invasive European plant.
     
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  3. Tyrlych

    Tyrlych Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Cytisus likely.
     
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    Cytisus Scoparius
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yes, I think Scot's broom as well -- in which case, this is an invasive plant in this part of British Columbia.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Ditto to Common Broom Cytisus scoparius. First pic also has one of the evergreen Asian Euonymus species at the left of the pic, also potentially invasive.
     
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    Margot Renowned Contributor 10 Years

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    It would be a good idea to cut the plant down before it sets and releases seed. One plant can produce hundreds and they germinate well. I'd put it in a bag and dispose of it off your property.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    The shrub behind looks like Euonymus japonicus. Unlike in the similarly wet summer climate of eastern North America the escaping of cultivation by plant species originating in monsoonal regions of eastern Asia to produce large infestations in Southwest B.C. and the Pacific Northwest is not routine.
     
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