WeedFutures.net: Species Profile

Ulex europaeus

Family Fabaceae

Species Profile

Species classification	Invasive [Weeds of National Significance; NSW's Noxious Weeds; World's Worst Invasive Alien Species]
Common names	Common Gorse, European Gorse, Furze, Golden Gorse, Gorse, Irish Furze, Whin
Synonyms	Ulex armoricanus Mabille; Ulex compositus Moench; Ulex floridus Salisb.; Ulex hibernicus G.Don; Ulex major Thore; Ulex opistholepis Webb; Ulex strictus J.Mackay; Ulex vernalis Thore
Longevity	Perennial
Growth form	Shrub
Seed dispersal morphology	Ballistic, Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril
Maximum height (m)	4
Capable of vegetative reproduction	Yes
Native range	Europe
Exotic range (Australia)	ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA
Exotic range (other)	Europe, South America, Oceania, Pacific Ocean Islands
Habitat types (exotic)	Agricultural land, Bushland, Coastal vegetation/sand dunes, Disturbed areas (including trails), Dry sclerophyll Forest, Forest, Grasslands, Heathlands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Wastelands, Wet sclerophyll Forest, Woodlands
Soil type (exotic)	Acidic, Clay, Fertile, Most soil types, Sandy
Decade of introduction	1880

National Climate Change Impact

Invasive Class 3

The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.

Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences

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