Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small deciduous tree or shrub of the pea family, native to southern Europe, which produces long, pendulous clusters of bright yellow flowers in spring. All parts of the plant, especially the seeds, are poisonous.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The laburnum in the garden is in full bloom, its golden chains of flowers are stunning.
  • Be careful not to let children or pets near the laburnum, as its seeds are highly toxic.

Advanced Usage

• "Laburnum arch" or "Laburnum walk": A garden feature where laburnum trees are trained to form an arch or a tunnel, creating a dramatic display of yellow flowers in late spring.
  • The famous laburnum arch at Bodnant Garden in Wales is a spectacular sight in May.

Variants and Related Words

• Laburnum anagyroides (n): The common laburnum, also known as golden chain or golden rain.
• Laburnum alpinum (n): The Scotch laburnum or alpine laburnum.
• Laburnocytisus (n): A graft-chimera, a rare ornamental tree resulting from a graft between a laburnum and a broom (Cytisus).

Synonyms

• Golden chain tree: A common name for laburnum, referring to its long, chain-like flower clusters.
• Golden rain tree: Another common name, though this can also refer to other species like .

Notes

• The term is almost exclusively used to refer to the specific genus of flowering plants (). It is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs due to its specific botanical nature.

Noun

1. flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous