Genista (Noun)
Meaning
Chiefly deciduous shrubs or small trees of Mediterranean area and western Asia: broom.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genista plant is a common sight in the dry hillsides of the Mediterranean region.
- The garden designer chose to plant a genista in the corner of the garden to attract pollinators.
- In the wild, genista often grows in poor soil and can thrive in areas with low rainfall.
- The botanical name for the plant commonly known as broom is genista, which is a member of the pea family.
- The genista in the garden was in full bloom, its bright yellow flowers swaying gently in the breeze.