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Chamaecytisus

Chamaecytisus

9.9
A small bush with yellow or red flowers and woody seed pods
  • noun
  • /ˌkæməˈsaɪtɪsəs/
  • Specialized
: Chamaecytisus
  • Many gardeners appreciate the colorful blooms of Chamaecytisus in the late spring.

Examples

  • Some species that were once classified under Cytisus are now considered part of Chamaecytisus.

  • The Chamaecytisus genus includes several species with woody seed pods.

  • The Chamaecytisus plant thrives in dry, rocky soils.

  • Look at the Chamaecytisus!

  • Many gardeners appreciate the colorful blooms of Chamaecytisus in the late spring.

  • The Chamaecytisus genus includes several species with woody seed pods.

  • Some species that were once classified under Cytisus are now considered part of Chamaecytisus.

Surface Forms

Chamaecytisus singular
Chamaecytisuses plural

Etymology

Chamaecytisus combines chamae- meaning 'on the ground' and Cytisus, the name for broom plants. So you can think of it as a 'ground broom' or low-growing broom, which explains why these plants are small shrubs with woody seed pods and late flowers.