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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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  1. n. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. A small leguminous tree (Cytisus Laburnum), native of the Alps.The plant is reputed to be poisonous, esp. the bark and seeds. It hashandsome racemes of yellow blossoms.
  4. n. flowering shrubs or trees having bright yellow flowers; all parts of the plant are poisonous