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A Long Yellow Border

Scotch broom along Route 3 just north of Belfair

This time of year it’s especially noticeable that much of the 8-mile stretch of Route 3 between Gorst and Belfair is lined with Scotch broom (see photo). The hardy plant is in full bloom, and its profuse flowers create a yellow border along the highway. Since it’s on both sides of the road, that’s almost 16 miles of color. I’m just glad I don’t have any plant allergies.

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