greenweed

• Petit arbuste eurasien à grappes de fleurs jaunes, utilisé pour produire un colorant; souvent considéré comme une mauvaise herbe au Royaume-Uni et aux États-Unis, parfois cultivé comme plante ornementale.

A small Eurasian shrub with clusters of yellow flowers that yields a dye; commonly found as a weed in Britain and the United States, and sometimes grown as an ornamental plant.

1. Small Eurasian shrubC1formal

   A small shrub native to Eurasia, known for its clusters of yellow flowers that can be used to produce a dye; often found as a weed in Britain and the United States, and sometimes cultivated as an ornamental plant.

   Genêt des teinturiers

   • The greenweed in the field produced bright yellow flowers this spring.
   • Historically, greenweed was used to create a natural yellow dye for fabrics.
   • Although considered a weed in many gardens, greenweed is sometimes grown for its ornamental value.

   Synonymeswoodwaxen