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Interspecific hybrid

Orchid terms

A hybrid formed as a result of crossing two species belonging to the same genus.

Introduced plants

Cactus grower terms

Plants introduced into the local flora by humans or by other means, but not firmly established in it.

Introduction

Cactus grower terms

Intentional or accidental transfer of individuals of a plant species beyond its area of distribution.

Involucre, involucral bracts

Special terms

A collection of green small leaves (bracts) that cover the base of the flower head (capitulum) in composites (Asteraceae). The involucral bracts may be arranged in several rows.

Iris

Language of flowers - meanings

Emblem of France, in the language of flowers "I greatly value your friendship", trust, wisdom, faith, hope, fearlessness;

Ishitsuki: (ishitsuki)

Bonsai terms

Clinging to the rock. A miniature tree growing on or in a rock, with roots embedded in the stone and reaching the soil beneath the rock.

Isomorphism

Cactus grower terms

Similarity of organs in two different plant species.

Italian ramp

Landscape terms

A gentle staircase with low treads and inclined steps.

Ivy

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers, harmonious love, faithfulness, friendship, attachment;

Ivy (sprig)

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers, attachment, desire to please;

Japanese garden

Landscape terms

A traditional work of garden and landscape art, characterized by the symbolic representation of nature in small spaces, subtle elaboration of details, creating in the visitor a certain state of contemplation.

Jasmine

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers: sensuality, femininity, elegance, and attractiveness. In India, jasmine is called "the moonlight of love".;

Jasmine (red)

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers, foolishness, merriment;

Jasmine (white)

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers, friendliness;

Jasmine (yellow)

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers: modesty, shyness;

Juvenile form

Cactus grower terms

Structural features of a young plant that distinguish it from the adult. Compiled by E. Ivanova (Based on materials from the journal "Cactus Club", the book "Cacti for Beginners" by Y.N. Belous, T.V. Goloha, Moscow: EXMO-Press; Donetsk: SK…

Juvenile plants

Cactus grower terms

Plants of young age until the period of formation of reproductive organs, i.e., flowering.

Kengai: (kengai)

Bonsai terms

Cascade. The trunk and branches descend below the base of the container. Container: round, square.

Kuchilyak

Cactus grower terms

Hilly elevations representing outcrops of ancient crystalline rocks. They may have a complex profile as a result of weathering or flat "table" tops.

Labyrinth

Landscape terms

Intricate passages; appeared in gardens of the Renaissance era and became widespread in Russian parks of the 18th–19th centuries. Labyrinths in parks are usually formed from tall clipped living hedges (using hornbeam, linden, laurel). Unti…

Lace parterre

Landscape terms

A type of garden parterre with an intricate pattern made of <мертвых> materials, usually set against a sand background. Characteristic of the heyday of classical garden art in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

Lady's slipper

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers, capricious beauty, inconstancy;

Laminaria

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers, sadness;