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Plicate:Â Pleated or folded, as a folding fan.* Many palm leaves are plicate, folded longitudinally with distinct ridges. *Harris, J.G., Harris, M.W. (2001). Plant identification terminology: An illustrated glossary (2nd ed.). …
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Microclimate:Â The atmospheric characteristics prevailing within a small space, usually in the layer near the ground that is affected by the ground surface.* The sheltered corner of our Westview Terrace faces …
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Excurrent branching:Â Tree growth in which the main axis continues to the top of the tree from which smaller, lateral branches arise (as in conifers).* *Burns, Russell M. and Barbara H. …
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Deliquescent branching:Â A mode of branching in trees in which the trunk divides into many branches leaving no central axis, as in elms.* Many deciduous trees have deliquescent branching patterns. *Burns, …
Botanical Nerd Word: Deliquescent branching Read MoreToronto lost a bit of paradise when our parking lot was created many years ago. I don’t think we’ll offend Joni Mitchell, though, as we undergo expansion at the TBG. …
Restoring Paradise Read MoreOne of the peculiarities of the current layout of Edwards Gardens is that its maintenance or service yard is located by the barn in the entrance area to the park. …
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Invasive: A non-native plant that is reproducing on its own and interfering with the normal functions and/or composition of an ecosystem.* February 25Â – March 3, 2019 is Invasive Species Awareness …
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Force: To cause a plant to bloom out of its normal season or sequence by using horticultural techniques.* Forcing bulbs is easier than most people think. Last November, these Muscari (grape …
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Biconvex:Â Shaped like a lentil, i.e., round and convex on both sides.* *Pell, S.K., Angell, B. (2016). A botanist’s vocabulary: 1300 terms explained and illustrated. Portland: Timber Press.
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Vinaceous:Â Of the (reddish) colour of wine; wine-coloured.* For great winter interest, plant our native red-osier dogwood (Cornus sericea) for the bright red branches. *Oxford English Dictionary (OED) Online. Photo: Matt …
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