Planta genista or Spanish broom

The symbol of the Plantagenet kings of England. If they had spoken English rather than French, then I suppose their dynasty would have been called the Broomists.

[Peter H]

Very funny! Nice looking plants, I might have to revisit my history books and look this up.

[Richard Sayer]

Now there's a link I would never have made...

[FBailey]

Oh I did smile at this!