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Flowering broom, Cytisus scoparius, in spring Royalty Free Stock Photo

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Cytisus scoparius, or Scotch broom, has been used for making brooms and ropes, fiber-based products like cloth and paper, and as a condiment or coffee substitute. It is also valued in folk medicine for its diuretic properties and used to treat conditions like gout, though it contains toxic alkaloids and must be used with caution. Additionally, the plant is used ornamentally and for soil stabilization, and its flowers provide nectar for bees.