Anemochory: Dispersal of fruits and seeds by wind.*
Milkweed pods (Asclepias tuberosa) are opening up and releasing their fluffy seeds in the garden and ravine.
*Kesseler, R. & Stuppy, W. (2006). Seeds: Time capsules of life. Buffalo: Firefly Books.
Exfoliate: To peel of in flakes or layers, as the bark of some trees.* The exfoliating bark of paperbark maples make them a great choice for…
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Pyriform: Shaped like a pear.* Although pears are the most obvious example, pyriform can be used to refer to any pear-shaped fruit, such as pear-shaped…
Ossiculus: The stone or pit of a drupe; a pyrene.* Peaches, apricots, cherries, and plums are all examples of drupes. *Harris, J.G., Harris, M.W. (2001). Plant identification…