Cytisus scoparius

Cytisus scoparius
Sparteine Spar"te*ine, n. (Chem.) A narcotic alkaloid extracted from the tops of the common broom ({Cytisus scoparius}, formerly {Spartium scoparium}), as a colorless oily liquid of aniline-like odor and very bitter taste. [1913 Webster]

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  • Cytisus scoparius — Besenginster Besenginster (Cytisus scoparius) im Mai. Systematik Unterklasse: Rosenähnliche (Rosidae) …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Cytisus scoparius — Scoparin Sco pa*rin, n. (Chem.) A yellow gelatinous or crystalline substance found in broom ({Cytisus scoparius}) accompanying sparte[ i]ne. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Cytisus scoparius — Scotch Scotch, a. [Cf. {Scottish}.] Of or pertaining to Scotland, its language, or its inhabitants; Scottish. [1913 Webster] {Scotch broom} (Bot.), the {Cytisus scoparius}. See {Broom}. {Scotch dipper}, or {Scotch duck} (Zo[ o]l.), the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Cytisus scoparius — Broom Broom (br[=oo]m), n. [OE. brom, brome, AS. br[=o]m; akin to LG. bram, D. brem, OHG. br[=a]mo broom, thorn?bush, G. brombeere blackberry. Cf. {Bramble}, n.] 1. (Bot.) A plant having twigs suitable for making brooms to sweep with when bound… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Cytisus scoparius — ID 25111 Symbol Key CYSC4 Common Name Scotch broom Family Fabaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Introduced to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution AL, CA, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH …   USDA Plant Characteristics

  • Cytisus scoparius — noun deciduous erect spreading broom native to western Europe; widely cultivated for its rich yellow flowers • Syn: ↑common broom, ↑Scotch broom, ↑green broom • Hypernyms: ↑broom • Member Holonyms: ↑Cytisus, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • Cytisus scoparius var. scoparius — ID 25114 Symbol Key CYSCS2 Common Name Scotch broom Family Fabaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Introduced to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution AL, CA, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, ID, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH …   USDA Plant Characteristics

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