====== Gorse ======
---- dataentry herbs----
latin_names: Ulex europaeus
folk_names: Broom, Frey, Furze, Fyrs, Gorst, Goss, Prickly Broom, Ruffet, Whin
gender_tags: Masculine
planet_tags: Mars
element_tags: Fire
deity_tags: Jupiter, Thor
effect_tags: Protection, Money
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===== Magical Uses =====
Gorse is a good protectant against evil. In Wales hedges of the prickly gorse are used to protect the home against fairies, who cannot penetrate the hedge.
Gorse is also used in money spells; it attracts gold.