Scotch Broom

broom in bloom

"Scotch broom (English broom) is an escaped garden plant introduced from Europe that easily invades sunny, disturbed sites such as rangelands, roadsides, and areas of recent logging. Scotch broom can increase the intensity of wildfires, obstruct sightlines along roads, and crowd out native plants that animals depend on. A mature plant can live up to 25 years and produce seeds that can survive in the soil for 30 years. Scotch broom is designated as a Regional Containment/Control species by the British Columbia Provincial Priority Invasive Species List."