Taxonomy
Classification
Group: Spermatophytina (Spermatophytes)
Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)
Genus: Laburnum (Golden Chain)
Synonyms
Laburnum anagyroides
Cytisus laburnum
Laburnum vulgare
Related species
Laburnum anagyroides Medik. - Laburnum
Traits
<span class="r">Highly toxic</span>, tree-like or shrubby, up to 6 m tall. <span class="v1">inflorescence:</span> <b>racemose</b>, <b>pendulous</b>. <span class="v1">flowers:</span> <b>yellowish</b>, often with reddish pattern. <span class="v1">calyx:</span> 2&...
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Distribution
Distribution in Europe
Legend
The colours represent the floristic status of the species in the respective region. Green indicates native occurrences, light green naturalized occurrences. Adventive occurrences are represented by light yellow shades and plants that are cultivated (but rarely occur in the wild) are dark yellow. Grey colours are used, if the floristic status of species is unknown or uncertain.
Distribution in Germany
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The color intensity reflects the species' abundance
Data: Floristische Kartierung Deutschlands (Stand 2013), Bundesamt für Naturschutz (www.floraweb.de)
Ecology
Status
Habitat
forests, shrubbery, screes, rocky habitats, ruderal vegetation, parks, gardens
in alkaline, dry habitats