Gorse (noun)

1. A spiny, evergreen shrub with yellow flowers, found on heaths and moors.
2. A bush with sharp spines and yellow flowers that is found in open, uncultivated areas.

Origin:

Old english gārs, of germanic origin; related to dutch and german gerste "barley". the word originally denoted a kind of broom or furze, and was applied to the plant in the late 16th century.

Examples:

1. Gorse is commonly found on heaths and moors.
2. The gorse bushes were covered in yellow flowers.
3. The gorse bushes provided protection for the birds.
4. The gorse was used for fuel and for making brooms.
5. Gorse is an invasive species in many areas.