common broom

Thân thiện

A gardener uses a common broom to sweep fallen leaves from a stone path.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A deciduous, erect, spreading shrub native to western Europe, widely cultivated for its abundant and vibrant yellow flowers. It is a species of broom plant.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The hillside was covered in the bright yellow blooms of the common broom.
  • Common broom is often used in landscaping to control erosion on slopes.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical contexts: The term is used to specify (syn. ), distinguishing it from other broom species.
  • The study focused on the nitrogen-fixing properties of the common broom.

Variants and Related Words

• Scotch broom: A common alternative name for the same plant.
• Broom (noun): The general category of shrubs to which the common broom belongs.
• Cytisus scoparius (noun): The scientific Latin name for the plant.

Synonyms

• Scotch broom
• English broom

Related Phrases

• To sweep with a broom: This phrase uses the general noun "broom" (a cleaning tool), which is etymologically related but refers to a different object. The tool was originally often made from broom shrubs.
  • This is not a usage example for "common broom," but shows the connection to the general word "broom."

Học thuật

Noun

1. deciduous erect spreading broom native to western Europe; widely cultivated for its rich yellow flowers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Scotch broom
• green broom
• Cytisus scoparius