Chamaecytisus is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Faboideae. It may be a synonym of Cytisus. C. palmensis is a tree from the Canary Islands used as a fodder crop around the world. Chamaecytisus comprises the following species: The status of the following species is unresolved: The following hybrids have been described: