HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Forsythia is a non-native deciduous shrub best known for its profusion of bold yellow blossoms that appear just as winter yields to spring. There are 11 species in the Forsythia genus and numerous cultivated varieties that vary in height, growth habit, bloom time, and to some degree, color.

Detailed explanation-2: -Forsythia is an interesting shrub. It belongs to the olive family, originated in Asia, and appeared in European gardens by the mid 19th century. American hybrids were developed around the time of WWI; several species are found in this country.