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).
Lewisia related species: The best-known lewisia is undoubtedly L. rediviva, also called bitter root lewisia; its starchy roots, once consumed by Native Americans, are bitter to the taste if not harvested at the right season. Bitter root lewisia has thick, fleshy, deciduous leaves and pink to white flowers.L. cotyledon has persistent leaves and grows in the form of matlike rosettes. Its flowers are white with pink veins or red stripes.Hybrid lewisias have become available that are said to be easier to grow.escription of lewisia: When not in flower, lewisias could almost be mistaken for succulents. Their thick, waxy leaves look much like those of the popular hens-and-chicks. In bloom, though, they are quite different from any other plant.