Scotch laburnum

Scotch laburnum, also known as Laburnum alpinum, is a species of poisonous tree or shrub belonging to the pea family, Fabaceae. Native to southern Europe, it is cultivated for its ornamental value, featuring bright yellow flowers that hang in pendulous clusters. The wood of Scotch laburnum is noted for its attractive greenish-brown or reddish-brown color and is suitable for cabinetmaking and inlay work.1

All parts of the laburnum plant are toxic, with the seeds being particularly poisonous. While these plants can be fatal to cattle, hares and rabbits are unaffected. The leaves are composed of three oval leaflets, and the flowers produce slender, compressed pods.1