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Geophyte: A plant that survives an unfavourable period by means of underground food-storage organs (e.g. rhizomes, tubers, and bulbs). Buds arise from these to produce new aerial shoots when favourable growth …
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Galochrous: Milk-white in colour. Galanthus (snowdrops) are blooming in the garden. The genus name Galanthus comes from Greek gala, milk + anthos, flower. Allaby, M. (2006). A dictionary of plant sciences (Revised ed.). …
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Microclimate: 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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Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram where we regularly post photos of “What’s in Bloom” in our gardens and sharing ideas and tips for gardeners of all ages. …
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Achlamydeous: Having neither sepals nor petals.* Willows (Salix spp.) produce a type of flower called a catkin. They have no petals or sepals. *A technical glossary of horticultural and landscape terminology. …
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Hypogeal germination: Seed germination in which the cotyledons remain below the soil surface.* The cotyledons (seed leaves) of peas stay below ground. The first thing to emerge from the soil are …
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Ensiform: Lance- or sword-shaped with the widest point toward the base. Synonyms: gladiate, lanceolate.* Ensiform leaves are common in plants in the iris family (Iridaceae), such as the crocus pictured above. …
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Anther: The terminal portion of a stamen of a flowering plant. The pollen sacs containing pollen are borne on the anther.* In this image, the tulip’s six anthers are purple. …
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Anthesis: 1. The time of flowering in a plant. 2. The opening of a flower bud.* Anthesis for these crocuses is right about now! *Allaby, M. (2006). A dictionary of …
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These spring flowering plants put on a stunning display in the gardens of the Toronto Botanical Garden. Perennials Eranthis hyemalis(Winter aconite) Zone 3 Helleborus niger (Christmas rose) Zone 3 …
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