Genista
The Latin botanical name for the broom plant, a shrub with bright yellow flowers.
Meaning and origin
Genista derives from the Latin genus name of broom plants, which have been valued for centuries in European gardens and have symbolic significance in heraldry and folklore.
How to pronounce Genista
| English (US) | juh-NIS-tuh /dʒəˈnɪstə/ |
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