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Definition of ulex

ulex

/ˈjuːlɛks/
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• noun

1

A genus of densely spiny, evergreen shrubs in the legume family (Fabaceae), commonly known as gorse, native to western Europe and northwestern Africa.

Example

"During the botanical survey, the researchers recorded several dense patches of ulex thriving on the rugged heathland."

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• Nearby Words

ukulele
ulaanbaatar
ulan-ude
ulex
ulluco
ulm
ulmaria

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived directly from the Latin word 'ulex', which historically referred to a type of spiny shrub similar to rosemary. It was adopted into modern taxonomy by Carl Linnaeus to classify the gorse genus.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ulex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ulex
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