| He had brought a sprig of the broom plant to place inside the cathedral, with its Latin name, planta genista, referencing Richard's Plantagenet lineage. |
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| The countryside also boasts the presence of a rare species of the broom plant, namely the genista aetnensis, which blooms in late spring with a multitude of yellow flowers. |
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| One of many popular theories suggests the common broom, planta genista in medieval Latin, as the source of the nickname. |
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| Genista McIntosh, who was in favour of wider access, recently quit as chief executive after four months in the job. |
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