![]() ![]() Ginestra, scopa, scopiglio, maggio, jnèstraĭittrichia viscosa (L.)Greuter subsp. Tagliamani, erba alfa, jaccole (Basilicata) infectious agent on Prunus, Betula, Carpinus spp.Īmpelodesmos mauritanicus (Poiret) T. The aim of this study is to determine and introduce the plants traditionally used as brooms – which are slowly dying out-in different cultures as well as in several European countries.Ĭephalaria transylvanica (L.) Roem. The material used for brooms is referred mainly as "plant material" and it is not classified. The original idea that brooms from different parts of the world should be collected has been realized at Laurent's World Broom Collection since 2002 at UMMA (University of Michigan Museum of Anthropology), USA, where several samples from Europe are stored. The known data on plants that are used as brooms is part of ethnobotanical research in different regions or countries as well as some surveys concerning the plants traditionally used for brooms, basketry practices and plaited crafts. In each country or district the most frequently used plant for making brooms is called Common broom or Broom. Cytisus battandieri Maire) Provence broom or Spanish Gold Hardy Broom ( Cytisus purgans (L.) Boiss.) Portuguese broom ( Cytisus multiflorus (L'Hér.) Sweet), French broom ( Genista monspessulana (L.) Johnson) etc. Genista juncea (L.) Scop.), also known as Weaver's broom Scotch broom ( Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link) Atlas broom (or Moroccan broom or Pineapple broom) ( Argyrocytisus battandieri (Maire) C. In different parts of the world, the plants used for brooms are called after the name of the relevant country or region: Spanish broom ( Spartium junceum L., syn. The Latin specific name "scoparius' means broom-like. The plants belonging to these genera show similar dense aerial parts, very small leaves and slender green stems. Some shrubs (evergreen, semi-evergreen and deciduous) from the Fabaceae family – mainly Chamaecytisus, Cytisus and Genista species – are commonly referred to as brooms in Western Europe. Planting raw material and broom manufacture continue in present days.Ī broom is a cleaning tool consisting of stiff fibres attached to (and roughly parallel to) a cylindrical handle – broomstick. Together with the use of technical instruments for cleaning streets and yards, brooms are still in use. This knowledge was passed on from generation to generation and so came to us.įor economic reasons, keeping cleanness in houses, areas around houses, farmyards, streets, etc. ![]() But since ancient times people's ambition to create better and better brooms has brought rich experience of used plants and brooms. Unfortunately, dust and ashes are part of life and perfect brooms do not exist. ![]() The broom was an important tool in keeping the living area clean. For a long period (before the 18th century), brooms were domestically produced and hand-made of tree branches, brushes, etc. The field of study of plants used in household products is one of the most interesting ones and it is not always easy for species to be identified.įor centuries the brooms have been used for cleaning houses, ovens, fireplaces, yards, streets, as ritual tools as well as for some special functions. The interest and knowledge of plants used by native people, called ethnobotany, have increased in recent years, and there is a lot of information throughout the world.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |