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This section is from "The Domestic Encyclopaedia Vol3", by A. F. M. Willich. Amazon: The Domestic Encyclopaedia.
Needle-Furze, Petty Whin, or NeedleGreenweed, Genista anglica, L. an indigenous plant, growing on heaths, and moist spongy ground: it flowers in the months of May and June.—Dam-boubxey made experiments with the branches, as well as the leaves and flowers of this plant, which produced a dye of a fine citron colour : the prepared wool acquired in the decoction a very pure yellow tint.
 
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