Gorse, Ulex, FURZE, and WHIN are all related terms. Gorse is a type of flowering shrub that is native to Europe and parts of Asia and Africa. Ulex, also known as gorse or FURZE, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae. FURZE is a type of shrub or small tree that is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Finally, WHIN is a type of gorse or FURZE that is native to the British Isles. All of these terms refer to the same type of plant, but they are used in different regions.