The Pacific Crest Trail is one of America's longest scenic hiking trails running 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada.
Many of the most popular brooms in gardens are hybrids, notably Kew broom (Cytisus Ã kewensis, hybrid between C. ardoinii and C. multiflorus) and Warminster broom (Cytisus Ã praecox, hybrid between C. purgans and C. multiflorus).pecies of broom popular in horticulture are purple broom (Chamaecytisus purpureus; purple flowers), Atlas broom (or Moroccan broom) (Argyrocytisus battandieri, with silvery foliage), dwarf broom (Cytisus procumbens), Provence broom (Cytisus purgans) and Spanish broom (Spartium junceum).
Some species are grown as ornamental plants. For example, the hardy Physalis alkekengi has edible small fruits but is most popular for its large, bright orange to red husks. In Chinese medicine, Physalis species are used as to treat such conditions as abscesses, coughs, fevers, and sore throat.