Dyer’s Greenwood
Genista tinctoria
Family: Fabaceae
Weed class: monitor list
Year Listed: 2012
Native to: Europe and Eurasia.
Is this Weed Toxic?:
not known to be
Why Is It a Noxious Weed?
This plant is on the monitor list - it is not a listed noxious weed in Washington. Please contact the noxious weed control board via noxiousweeds@agr.wa.gov to report locations or for more information.
How would I identify it?
General Description
A small green shrub, which has many branches.
Flower Description
Yellow, pea-family flowers: a curved oval petal above two long oval petals, on both sides of two more petals forming a keel shape, around the stamens and pistol.
Leaf description
Green, lance-shaped leaves, which are lighly hairy.
Stem description
Green to brown, woody or firm stems.
Fruit Seed Description
Green peapods age to brown, with brown, flattened peas inside.
Where does it grow?
Meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.
How Does it Reproduce?
Seed.
How Do I Control It?
Please refer to the PNW Weed Management Handbook, or contact your county noxious weed coordinator.
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