Plant Details

Genista tinctoria

Dyer’s Greenweed

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General Information

Scientific name: Genista tinctoria
Also known as: Dyer’s Greenweed

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 0.60 m
Width: 1.00 m
Growth Rate: Fast
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-7
Soil Moisture:
Well-drained, Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Condiment, Coffee
Edibility:
(1)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer, Dye, Fibre, Bee forage, Ground cover

Description

Seed: The seed is considered a possible substitute for coffee. Flower buds: These can be pickled and serve as an alternative to capers. Additionally, the flower buds are also used as a vegetable.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07
End of Harvest: 30/09