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n. - Genus of Eurasian spiny shrubs: gorse.

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  • In general, heathlands with Ericaceae (Calluna, Erica, and Ulex spp.) have replaced natural forests.
  • Gorse (Ulex europaeus) is the most invasive and has reached more pristine areas such as the Gouland Downs.
  • On the coastline, heathlands with Ulex gallii occur, adapted to local ecological conditions of wind and sea spray.
  • Introduced weeds such as gorse (Ulex europaeus), Chilean guava (Ugni molinae), and marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) are all problematic as well.
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