Perennial, deciduous shrub,nit is also known as "jaltuga" and grows on the seashore or on rocky soils, where another plant cannot withstand the great scarcity of nutrients. It also likes super sunny locations and blooms in the hot summer, during the months of May, June, July and August.

Like the aerial part of the bush, so its root system is very branched. He takes the sun's rays willingly, not affected by drought and heat. Very often this shrub is sought for strengthening stony crumbling slopes.

The flowers of all types of genista gathered at the tips in two or three like bunches are a great delight and lure for bees.

Except that the yolk is honeydew, it is also healing. It helps against purulent wounds by applying externally, dried stalks of the bush and its seeds are recommended for treatment of the respiratory system.