Spanish Broom - وزّال
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Shrub, 1.5 to 3 m
Due to rapid growth, this plant is widespread in Lebanon and throughout the Mediterranean
and occurs especially in degraded woodland
The name emerges from its shrubby appearance after the fall of its leaves
The Spanish Broom flowers from March to June and is found on various sites in Jabal Moussa
The leaves are poisonous, but were previously used as medicine (e.g. as emetic) when applied
in small dose