Spiny heathland shrub with yellow flowers (5)

I believe the answer is:

gorse

(Other definitions for gorse that I've seen before include "Moorland shrub" , "Prickly shrub with yellow flowers" , "Spiny heathland shrub" , "Prickly heath shrub" , "I'm always blooming" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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