Laburnum anagyroides during May and June. "Laburnum anagyroides" blooms in late spring with pea-like, yellow flowers densely packed in pendulous racemes 10–25 cm (4–10 in) long. The flowers are golden yellow, sweet scented, and typically bloom in May. The seeds are legumes with large numbers of black seeds that contain cytisine, an alkaloid extremely poisonous to humans as well as goats and horses, especially when not ripe. However, some wild animals such as hares and deer can feed on them without any problems, and because of this the plant is believed to have magic properties in some regions. All parts of the
HMS Laburnum (1915) Settlement Naval Volunteer Reserve. As drill ship, "Laburnum" was equipped with independent wireless equipment, and housed a number of naval offices including Captain, Auxiliary Vessels and Captain, Extended Defences Office. "Laburnum" had her engines removed shortly after her arrival in Singapore in order to augment her accommodation. Hence she could not be fully utilised when war broke out in the Far East. With the evacuation of Penang, "Laburnum" also played host to the RNVR Penang Division, headed by Commander C C Alexander. "Labernum" was scuttled on 15 February 1942 when Singapore fell to Japanese forces. Her wreck was raised about