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Laburnum

Laburnum anagyroides

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Common names

36 names · 25 languages
EnglishYour language
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Other languages (24)
Dutch
French
  • Cytise faux ébénier[2][3]
  • Cytise à grappes
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 毒豆(金鏈花)[3]
Croatian
  • Zanovijet[3]
  • Zlatna kiša[3]
Czech
  • štědřenec odvislý[3]
Danish
  • Almindelig guldregn[3]
Estonian
  • harilik kuldvihm[3]
Finnish
  • etelänkultasade[3]
German
Hungarian
  • közönséges aranyeső[3]
Italian
Japanese
  • キバナフジ[3]
Lithuanian
  • Paprastasis pupmedis[3]
Norwegian
Polish
  • Złotokap zwyczajny[3]
Portuguese
Russian
  • бобовник анагирусовидный[3]
  • Бобовник обыкновенный[3]
Slovak
  • štedrec ovisnutý[3]
Slovenian
  • navadni nagnoj[3]
Spanish
Swedish
  • sydgullregn[3]
Turkish
  • Sarı Salkım[3]
Ukrainian
  • Золотий дощ звичайний[3]
Sources & name notes (3)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Laburnum anagyroides — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Golden Chain Tree — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Common Laburnum — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Golden Rain Tree — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Laburnum anagyroides.
[2] Laburnum anagyroides — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Golden Chain Tree — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Gouden regen — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Common Laburnum — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Gemeiner Goldregen — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Gewöhnlicher Goldregen — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Golden Chain — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • golden chain-tree — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • golden rain tree — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Lluvia de oro — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Cytise faux ébénier — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Maggiociondolo — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Goudenregen — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Codesso-bastardo — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
[3] Laburnum anagyroides — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Golden Chain Tree — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Gouden regen — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Common Laburnum — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Gemeiner Goldregen — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Gewöhnlicher Goldregen — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Golden Chain — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • golden chain-tree — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • golden rain tree — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Lluvia de oro — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Cytise faux ébénier — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Maggiociondolo — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Goudenregen — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Codesso-bastardo — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • štědřenec odvislý — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Almindelig guldregn — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • gullregn — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • бобовник анагирусовидный — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • etelänkultasade — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Złotokap zwyczajny — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Paprastasis pupmedis — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • štedrec ovisnutý — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • közönséges aranyeső — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • sydgullregn — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • キバナフジ — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Zlatna kiša — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Zanovijet — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • harilik kuldvihm — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • 毒豆(金鏈花) — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • 毒豆 — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • navadni nagnoj — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Золотий дощ звичайний — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • 金链花 — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Бобовник обыкновенный — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
  • Sarı Salkım — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 51810; Laburnum anagyroides.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Laburnum anagyroides is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Fabaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
4.57–9.14 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
4.57–7.62 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Erect; Open

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Slow

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist; Occasionally Dry

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Native range
SC. & SE. Europe.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Low
Agroforestry database

Complete plant information

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Structure

Vegetation layer
Tree
Size
Small
Dimensions
8.00 m high × 5.00 m wide
Growth rate
Slow
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
4-8
Moisture
Moist, Well-drained
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Sun, Partial shade

Uses

Functions
Insecticide, Nitrogen fixer, Timber, Rootstock
Edibility
0 out of 5
Medicinal value
0 out of 5

This plant is often used as a rootstock for other members of the legume family. The seeds contain the toxic alkaloid 'cytisine'. This has insecticidal properties similar to nicotine (Nicotiana spp.), but it cannot be recommended for use because it must be applied at a concentration that can then be absorbed over a large part of the body with potentially fatal consequences. The wood is coarse-grained, durable, dark in color, and very hard. It can be used as a replacement for ebony. It is highly sought after by wood turners and is used in the production of instruments and furniture, especially where strength and smoothness are important.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Laburnum anagyroides — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP): Fabaceae. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 478726; ID 3RL8J; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 478726; ID 3RL8J; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Laburnum anagyroides — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureFlowering season
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time

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  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Laburnum anagyroides — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 489125; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 776132, 776134, 776136, 776138, 776140, 776142, 776144, 776145, 776146

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.