Gorse
Shrub
A spiny, evergreen heathland shrub whose coconut-scented yellow flowers appear in almost every month of the year, and whose seed pods burst open with an audible crack.
💡 Fun Facts
- Gorse flowers in almost every month of the year — there is an old saying that 'when gorse is out of bloom, kissing is out of fashion'.
- Its bright yellow flowers smell just like coconut on a warm day.
- Instead of soft leaves it has thousands of sharp green spines, making it a spiky fortress for nesting birds.
📅 Through the Year
- Flowering:January to December
- Fruiting:May to August