DYER'S-GREENWEED Genista tinctoria

Melynog y Waun

Dyer's-Greenweed is a native perennial herb which grows 20-30 cm in height and flowers between July and September. Although still widespread, it has declined considerably since the 1940s through the loss of old pastures and is now a scarce species in many counties.

Foodplant of the Green Hairstreak butterfly.

BSBI 2025 Categorisation: Endangered

Height: 60cm

Flowering: June to September

Colour: Yellow