Ulex europaeus (Common Gorse) is a species of shrub in the family legumes. They are native to Western North America and The Hawaiian Islands. Individuals can grow to 1.5 m.
Definition: Bud sources other than epicormic buds, apex, root crown, lignotuber, burl, rhizome, roots or storage organs, including those not clearly specified (e.g., stump).
Definition: Any material within 2 m from the Earth's surface that is in contact with the atmosphere, with the exclusion of living organisms, areas with continuous ice not covered by other material, and water bodies deeper than 2 m.