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Canary broom

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Definition of Canary broom

: a much-branched yellow-flowered shrub (Cytisus canariensis) native to the Canary Islands

— called also genista

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History and Etymology for Canary broom

from Canary Islands

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“Canary broom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Canary%20broom. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.

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