Spartium Junceum (Noun)
Meaning
Tall thornless shrub having pale yellow flowers and flexible rushlike twigs used in basketry; of southwestern Europe and Mediterranean; naturalized in California.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden tour included a section on native Mediterranean plants, which featured the beautiful florets of the Spartium junceum.
- Spartium junceum is widely cultivated in warm climates for its attractive flowers and versatile branches that are ideal for weaving baskets.
- In some parts of southern France, Spartium junceum is often found growing wild in open fields and along roadsides.
- Local artisans prized the pliable stems of the Spartium junceum for their craftwork, creating sturdy yet elegant wicker furniture.
- By the 19th century, Spartium junceum had become naturalized in many regions of California, its clusters of small yellow blooms adding a bright touch to the spring countryside.