Laburnum anagyroides plant contain cytisine and are poisonous if consumed. The wood is hard and heavy, of a yellow/brown colour, ideal for making posts, for woodturning and as fuel. In the past (and today on historic re-enactments) it was used for making bows. The tree is also known as "false ebony" since the wood from very old specimens could be used in place of ebony. "Laburnum anagyroides" is cultivated as an ornamental tree. The most common ornamental plant in the genus is a hybrid between this species and "Laburnum alpinum" — Laburnum × watereri. The English poet Francis Thompson described the "laburnum"
Saxon Colour pigeons Saxon Colour pigeons The Saxon Colour pigeons are a group of Saxon breeds of fancy pigeons developed over many years of selective breeding. Saxon Colour pigeons, along with other varieties of domesticated pigeons, are all descendants from the rock pigeon ("Columba livia"). Saxon Colour pigeons are a combination of various varieties which are basically the same type differing only in colour and markings. Some varieties include: "Saxon Breast pigeon", "Saxon Monk" (pictured), "Saxon Priest", "Saxon Reversewing", "Saxon Shield", "Saxon Spot" and "Saxon Whitetail". Saxon Colour pigeons have similar colour varieties to the Thuringian Colour pigeons but the Saxons are all