Meaning of LABURNUM
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| | Definition: | | [n] flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous |
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| | Synonyms: | | genus Laburnum |
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| | See Also: | | Alpine golden chain, common laburnum, golden chain, golden rain, Laburnum alpinum, Laburnum anagyroides, Papilionoideae, rosid dicot genus, Scotch laburnum, subfamily Papilionoideae | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \La*bur"num\, n. [L.] (Bot.)
A small leguminous tree ({Cytisus Laburnum}), native of the
Alps. The plant is reputed to be poisonous, esp. the bark and
seeds. It has handsome racemes of yellow blossoms.
Note: Scotch laburnum ({Cytisus alpinus}) is similar, but has
smooth leaves; purple laburnum is {C. purpureus}.
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