Common name: Soft Broom.

Scientific name: Genista tenera (Jacq. ex Murray) Kuntze

Family: Fabaceae

Distribution: This endemic species of Madeira lives in rocky scarps and ravines, from the sea level up to 1700 m altitude.

Description: This shrub reaches 2,5 m in height and has linear leaves. Its blossoms consists of 1 to 9 yellow flowers. The fruit is a pod.

Conservation statute and Threats: Very abundant species, not threatened.

Observations: Blooming season is from March to July.