A member of the royal dynasty that ruled England from 1154 to 1485, known for their emblem of a sprig of broom plant.
From Latin 'planta genista' (broom plant), nicknamed for Geoffrey of Anjou who wore a sprig of yellow broom flower in his hat. The name became the dynastic title for his descendants who ruled England, including famous kings like Richard the Lionheart and Edward III.
The Plantagenet dynasty gave us some of English history's most dramatic stories - from Robin Hood's nemesis King John to the Wars of the Roses that inspired Game of Thrones. Their symbol, the humble broom plant, witnessed centuries of royal intrigue, crusades, and the birth of parliamentary government!
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