There are three plants in California that are "yellow brooms": Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), French broom (Genista monspessulana), and Spanish broom (Spartium junceum). All of them have been designated "noxious weeds" in the state.

The word is not "evasive"; the word is "invasive". Broom spreads aggressively into stands of native vegetation, endangering open grasslands and hillsides. Most broom-infested areas create high fire hazards because of the plants' flammability, fuel load (amount of plant material that will burn), and its frequent location on steep slopes. In forest clearings competition with broom prevents the reforestation of tree seedlings. Broom also changes the nutrient dynamics of the site.

This is not simply a matter of "one man's weed is another's beautiful garden plant". "Noxious weed" is a legal term that suggests a serious threat.

Joe

Wow Joe, thanks a lot.
Yes I DID mean invasive.
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Its a pity, because theres a 1/4 mile portion of road and this plant is on BOTH sides of the road, and its so fragant driving that stretch of road!
We do live in a high Fire Danger area, so I really don't want to leterally add "Fuel to the Fire".

Here is a link that might be useful: Golden Broom/ Yellow Broom

When I click on your link I get an Accessories I've Added box that I've never seen before.

yea I put the picture at the bottom of that page. Originally it was a page I developed for accesories that I added to my Moroecycle, but have since solf it, so I just use that page for Misc picture posting.