cytisus (Meaning)
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cytisus (n)
large genus of stiff or spiny evergreen or deciduous Old World shrubs: broom
Synonyms & Antonyms of cytisus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
cytisus Sentence Examples
- Cytisus, commonly known as broom, is a genus of flowering plants in the Fabaceae family.
- The vibrant yellow flowers of cytisus brighten up gardens and landscapes in the spring.
- Some species of cytisus are highly invasive and can outcompete native vegetation.
- Cytisus scoparius, or Scotch broom, is a well-known species native to Europe but introduced to many other regions.
- Gardeners often prune cytisus to maintain its shape and encourage prolific flowering.
- Cytisus species are characterized by their slender, arching stems and small, pea-like flowers.
- In traditional medicine, extracts from cytisus have been used for various therapeutic purposes.
- Cytisus shrubs thrive in sunny, well-drained soil and are drought-tolerant once established.
- Some cytisus species, like Cytisus purgans, contain toxic alkaloids and should be handled with care.
- Botanists continue to study cytisus diversity and evolution to better understand its ecological role and potential applications.
FAQs About the word cytisus
large genus of stiff or spiny evergreen or deciduous Old World shrubs: broom
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Cytisus, commonly known as broom, is a genus of flowering plants in the Fabaceae family.
The vibrant yellow flowers of cytisus brighten up gardens and landscapes in the spring.
Some species of cytisus are highly invasive and can outcompete native vegetation.
Cytisus scoparius, or Scotch broom, is a well-known species native to Europe but introduced to many other regions.
