Ulex
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of dense, spiny Eurasian shrubs, commonly known as gorse or furze, bearing bright yellow flowers.
“The coastal path was lined with ulex, its golden blooms filling the air with a faint coconut scent.”
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