The NWIPC's 12 Most Unwanted Weeds
Scotch broom
Scotch broom is an evergreen shrub up to 3 m in height. Stems are woody and generally five-angled. Pea-like flowers are found along the stems and are yellow, sometimes with a red marking near the center. Seeds are contained in dark, hairy pods.
Note: Gorse is also an evergreen shrub with yellow pea-like flowers and it looks very similar to scotch broom, but Gorse is armed with rigid spines.
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