Definitions:

1. A genus of flowering plants commonly known as gorse, native to parts of Europe, particularly western regions. NOUN
   • The hills were covered in the bright yellow blooms of ulex, adding a splash of color to the rugged landscape.
2. Flowering plants characterized by their bright yellow flowers and spiny, evergreen shrubs. NOUN
   • The dense growth of ulex has made parts of the countryside nearly impassable due to its sharp thorns.
3. Spiny shrubs that thrive in poor, dry soils and are often found in heathlands, moorlands, and coastal regions. NOUN
   • Ulex is highly resilient, thriving even in the poor, sandy soils of heathlands.

Synonyms:

• furze
• gorse
• whin