cytisus purpureus

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cytisus purpureus - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Laburnum \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.
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     Note: Scotch laburnum (Cytisus alpinus) is similar, but has
           smooth leaves; purple laburnum is Cytisus purpureus.
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