Winged greenweed (Genista sagittalis, Sp. Pl.: 710 (1753))

Family: Fabaceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 710 (1753)

Year: 1753

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Genista

Vegetable: False

Observations: WC. & S. Europe to NW. Türkiye

Description

Winged greenweed, scientifically known as Genista sagittalis, is a noteworthy member of the Fabaceae family. This plant was first described in the Species Plantarum in 1753 by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus, commonly abbreviated to “L.”

Native to Western and Southern Europe and extending into Northwestern Türkiye, winged greenweed thrives in various climates within this geographical range. The resilient plant has adapted to diverse environmental conditions, making it a robust addition to the landscapes it populates.

Genista sagittalis is recognized for its unique morphological features that give it its common name. The “winged” aspect refers to the pronounced, wing-like extensions that run along its stems, a distinctive characteristic that sets it apart from other members of the Fabaceae family. These wings, combined with its vivid green foliage, create a striking visual appeal.

This species often forms dense, shrubby thickets that contribute to the biodiversity of their habitats. The plant blooms with small, bright yellow flowers that not only enhance its aesthetic appeal but also play a crucial role in supporting local ecosystems by providing nectar for various pollinators.

In terms of cultivation, winged greenweed prefers well-drained soils and thrives in full sunlight. Gardeners and landscapers value it for its hardiness and low maintenance requirements, making it a favorable choice for naturalistic planting schemes and restoration projects aimed at enhancing native flora.

Overall, Genista sagittalis stands out as an important ecological and ornamental species. Its widespread presence and adaptability highlight its significance in the regions it inhabits, contributing both to the natural beauty and ecological sustainability of these areas.

Common Names

Deu: flügel-ginster
Pol: janowczyk skrzydlaty
Ces: kru
Nno: vengjeginst
Nob: vingeginst
Swe: vingginst
Eng: winged greenweed
En: Winged greenweed, Arrow Broon, Winged Broom
Ca: Gaiol
Hr: Streličasta žutilovka
Cs: Kručinka křídlatá, Kru
Nl: Pijlbrem
Fi: Varpuväriherne
Fr: Genêt à tiges ailées, Genêt ailé, Genistrelle, Esparjole, Genêt sagitté, Genistrolle
De: Flügel-Ginster, Geflügelter Ginster, Pfeil Flügelginster, Pfeil Ginster
It: Ginestra alata
Nb: Vingeginst
Nn: Vengjeginst
Pl: Janowiec skrzydlaty, Janowczyk skrzydlaty
Es: Carquexia fina
Sv: Vingginst

Synonyms

• Syspone sagittalis ((L.) Griseb.)
• Chamaespartium sagittale ((L.) P.E.Gibbs)
• Euteline sagittalis ((L.) Raf.)
• Pterospartum sagittale ((L.) Willk.)
• Spartium sagittale ((L.) Roth)
• Genistella sagittalis ((L.) Gams)
• Telinaria sagittalis ((L.) C.Presl)
• Cytisus sagittalis ((L.) W.D.J.Koch)
• Saltzwedelia sagittalis ((L.) G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Scherb.)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Austria (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Italy (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• Romania (native)
• Spain (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Poland (introduced)

Additional Images

Leaf

Taken Jun 23, 2020 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 18, 2021 by Pierre LEON (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 14, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 25, 2022 by Patric Edline (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 14, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)

Flower

Taken Jun 14, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 14, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 27, 2020 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 14, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 24, 2018 by Noël Ducrot (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Sep 8, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Sandrine Leclercq (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 18, 2021 by Pierre LEON (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 23, 2020 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 24, 2021 by joel antoine (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 14, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Jun 23, 2019 by Renaud Brochiero (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 1, 2010 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 28, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 1, 2010 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 16, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Jul 1, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 1, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 1, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 17, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 7, 2021 by nicolas pecqueux (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Jun 1, 2022 by francois tissot (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 20, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 20, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 20, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 10, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:496318-1)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5347702)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Genista sagittalis L.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Subshrub

Growth

Ph maximum: 5.5

Ph minimum: 5.0

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 5

Soil nutriments: 2