The Oregon coast is aglow with bright yellow Gorse.
Gorse was introduced as an ornamental to Oregon when seeds were brought from Ireland, prior to 1894.
It looks very pretty this time of year.
It is very detrimental however. Few invasive exotic species dominate a site like gorse.
Gorse is a fire hazard, it outcompetes native and beneficial plants causing considerable loss of grassland habitat and the seeds are viable for 30 years or more. I call it the Monster bush as it has very large thorns and you can't get rid of it once it takes over. Happy Mellow Yellow Monday, and be sure to check out all the other yellow stuff.
Scotch broom is another very invasive species.
ReplyDeleteHowever, here in Nevada, where it is dry, gorse and broom don't spread like wildfire.
People plant them in gardens and as landscaping..
They also happen to be two plants that I am highly allergic to when they bloom. Sighhhhhh..
Great shots though :-)
Oh, they're so pretty you wouldn't think they are monsters. Great capture. Happy MYM!
ReplyDeletewow beautiful yellow plants. you've got lovely entries.
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting my blog. happy monday :)
What an ornery and beautiful bush! The name Gorse just sounds invasive too!
ReplyDeletewhole patches of gorse are very beautiful, though they tell me that gorse is an obnoxious plant. There are plenty in New Zealand.
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous, I can't get enough of it! It was in full bloom around Easter on the French Atlantic coast!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely ... but I'm reminded that there are often unintended consequences of good intentions and deeds.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Oh! But the beauty of that plant!! :)
ReplyDeleteToo bad it just likes to take over!! :)
I have never been to your beautiful state!
Thanks for visiting me at 'Junie's Place.'
Junie
Very interesting. I've never heard of Gorse before. It is very pretty, too bad it is so invasive.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! How can something so detrimental look so pretty..the first shot is gorgeous..
ReplyDeleteI've never seen gorse before, looks so lovely and beautiful..
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, too bad is is so invasive. Thanks for your visit to my blog.
ReplyDeleteGorse! I've been trying to think of that word. Beautiful pictures. Wonder what their use/benefit might be that we don't know about yet?
ReplyDeleteToo bad that something so beautiful has to be a bad thing! I guess that is how all the bad things get started...someone thought they were beautiful and forgot the bad parts.
ReplyDeletevery pretty so much like life that something desirable has to be so bad. Thanks for visiting my blog
ReplyDeleteMOM your blog is such a unique interesting site!! It really reflects you and how organized and wonderful you are I love you so much and these last entries are supurb
ReplyDeleteWe are covered with Scotch Broom here in WA and I was just thinking today that I should go and photograph some for next week. I love this with the water in the background. Beautiful.
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