This Cretan endemic shrub was often to be seen in full flower by the roadsides. It looks a little like Broom (Cytisus scoparius) but although the main stems are smooth, the lateral branches have long thorns just about visible at the top of the L.H.S. photograph.

Verge of country road out of Ano Stallos 4th April 2007

Added on March 18th 2008, updated 28th November 2008, updated 12th March 2010