Genista
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A small bush or tree with bright yellow flowers that grows wild in Mediterranean areas
- noun
- Specialized
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genista
- In spring, the garden was vibrant with yellow flowers from the genista plants growing along the path.
Examples
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Many bees were attracted to the fragrant blossoms of the genista bushes that lined the fence.
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Keep following the track up the eastern slope of Monte Capanne, through the scrub of lavender and genista, and proceed in a steep climb for about half an hour to the summit.
Fiction book (2002) -
The genista shrubs provided a natural barrier, protecting the garden from harsh winds.
Compounds
Genista raetam
- Specialized
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A desert shrub with small white flowers that grows in Syria and Arabia
Genista tinctoria
- Specialized
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A small shrub from Europe and Asia with bright yellow flowers used to make dye
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Genista comes from the Latin word genista, which means 'broom', a small shrub with bright yellow flowers. That's why Genista is the name for a group of broom plants and shrubs.
