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Falls: The sepals of an iris.* The falls are the three downward hanging parts of the iris flower. These Iris reticulata ‘Katharine Hodgkin’ at TBG have bright yellow signals on their …

Catkin: A pendulous spike, usually of simple, unisexual flowers.* Pussy willows, a common name which can refer to several different plants, are one of the first signs of spring. They …

Xylem: A plant tissue consisting of various types of cells, which transports water and dissolved substances towards the leaves. It can be distinguished from the phloem by the presence of …

Adventitious: Structures or organs developing in an unusual position, as roots originating on the stem.* This Crassula ovata (jade plant) is producing adventitious roots along its stem. This may be an …

Anthropochory: (from Greek: anthropos = human being + chorein = to disperse, to wander): dispersal of fruits and seeds by man.* Taraxacum officinale (common dandelion) was introduced to North America by humans. …

Radicle: The part of the plant embryo which will develop into the primary root.* This adzuki bean (Vigna angularis) is just starting to sprout. The radicle is the first part …

Keiki: A Hawaiian word referring to a baby plant produced asexually by an orchid plant.* Keikis sometimes form at the nodes on the flowering stems of some orchids. They are an …