PETTY WHIN Genista anglica (Fabaceae) Height to 1m<br />
A rather spindly, hairless shrub that is armed with strong spines. Found on heaths and moors, usually growing among Ling. FLOWERS are 15mm long and deep yellow; borne in terminal clusters (Apr-Jun). FRUITS are hairless and inflated. LEAVES are narrow, hairless and waxy. STATUS-Widespread but local in England, Wales and S Scotland.