Genus Cytisus (Noun)
Meaning
Large genus of stiff or spiny evergreen or deciduous Old World shrubs: broom.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cytisus is a large genus of stiff or spiny evergreen or deciduous Old World shrubs commonly known as broom.
- The open heathland in the countryside supported a variety of flora, including species from the genus Cytisus.
- The botanical garden maintained a diverse collection of plants from various parts of the world, with several representatives from the genus Cytisus.
- A spiky shrub with yellow flowers caught her eye, and upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a member of the genus Cytisus.
- In some areas, species from the genus Cytisus can be highly invasive due to their hardiness and ability to fix nitrogen in poor soils.