Broom (Cytisus scoparius)
Tall shrub, almost hairless. Stems ridged, but not spiny. Leaves with 3 leaflets. Flowers yellow in leafy stalked clusters; April-June. Pods black, bursting with a spiralling twist to scatter seeds.

Can be found in woods just beyond car park

Spotters' score: 5

ref: p.128/2

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Broom