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Dyer's Greenweed

Genista tinctoria

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Genista

About

Genista tinctoria, the dyer's greenweed or dyer's broom, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. Its other common names include dyer's whin, waxen woad and waxen wood. The Latin specific epithet tinctoria means "used as a dye".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dyer's Greenweed?
The scientific name of Dyer's Greenweed is Genista tinctoria.
What kingdom does Dyer's Greenweed belong to?
Dyer's Greenweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Dyer's Greenweed belong to?
Dyer's Greenweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Dyer's Greenweed belong to?
Dyer's Greenweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Dyer's Greenweed belong to?
Dyer's Greenweed belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does Dyer's Greenweed belong to?
Dyer's Greenweed belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does Dyer's Greenweed belong to?
Dyer's Greenweed belongs to the genus Genista.