Glossary of terms

A reference section with categories and short explanations.

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Mycotrophic plants

Термины по орихидеям

From myco... and ...troph — plants that have mycorrhizae on their roots and extract nutrients from the soil by means of fungal hyphae symbiotically associated with the roots. Mycotrophic plants – all gymnosperms, the majority of monocots (…

Micro-landscape

Ландшафтные термины

An artificially created composition of green plantings, organically connected with the terrain and water bodies. A composition of landscaped elements can be regarded as a system of sequentially unfolding micro-landscapes.

Micro-mini, micro-miniature

Термины фиалковеда

A type of leaf rosette whose size does not exceed 10 (more often 6) cm in diameter. Flowers are most often 1–1.5 cm in size.

Soil microorganisms

Термины кактусовода

Very small, mostly unicellular organisms visible only under a microscope: bacteria, fungi, algae, etc., belonging to various taxonomic groups.

Micropyle

Термины кактусовода

(From Greek mikros - small, pyle - entrance, opening) - a narrow channel in the integuments of the ovule of seed plants, through which the pollen tube penetrates to the nucellus, the pollen entry.

Microflora

Термины кактусовода

The community of microorganisms present in the soil.

Mixed border

Ландшафтные термины

A mixed border, a colorful and distinctive type of flower arrangement. A mixed border blooms throughout the entire growing season.

Mimicry

Термины кактусовода

Resemblance of particular plant organs to various objects of the surrounding environment.

Mimosa

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers: sensitivity, shyness, bashfulness, "I hide my feelings";

Almond (flower)

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers: virginity, fertility; hope, caution;

Mineral constituents

Термины кактусовода

Inorganic compounds of macro- and microelements that are introduced to or present in the soil, mostly phosphate, sulfate and carbonate salts of potassium, calcium, sodium and magnesium.

Mini, miniature

Термины фиалковеда

A type of leaf rosette with a size of 10–15 cm. Flowers are usually 1.5–2 cm in size.

Myrtle

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers: love, merriment, joy; Jewish emblem of the wedding;

Perennial

Специальные термины

A plant that lives for more than two years.

Modifications

Термины кактусовода

Changes in an organism's phenotype not associated with changes in its genotype.

Modular garden

Ландшафтные термины

A method of arranging a flowerbed, a small garden area, or a section of a park, based on a geometric system of modules that repeat at regular intervals. For example, squares edged with paving, with varied or uniform planting (flowers, orna…

Wet rot

Термины кактусовода

Fungal disease of cacti.

Monocarpic

Специальные термины

A plant that flowers and fruits once in its life, and then dies.

Monoculture

Термины кактусовода

Cultivation of a single plant species.

Monospecific gardens

Ландшафтные термины

Gardens (rose gardens, dahlia gardens, lilac gardens, etc.) in which a single plant is dominant.

Monotypic genus

Термины кактусовода

A genus represented by only one species.

Monotypic genus

Специальные термины

A genus that includes only a single species.

Monstera

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers: determination;

Monstrose form

Термины кактусовода

A growth anomaly that leads to the formation of peculiar ("deformed") specimens consisting of many unevenly growing shoots.

Monstrosity

Специальные термины

A mutation in which lateral growth points begin to proliferate chaotically, leading to deformation of the stem and forming a tuber-like stem.

Morph

Термины кактусовода

(From Greek morphe - kind, form) - a group of phenotypes within a species or population that is markedly distinct in appearance. Species and populations that have different morphs are called polymorphic.

Morphological character

Термины кактусовода

Characteristic of any plant organ that allows it to be distinguished from others and assigned to a particular group in classification.

Plant morphology

Термины кактусовода

Branch of botany that studies the regularities of structure and the processes of morphogenesis in plants during the life processes of their generations from their origin to the present species (in their ontogeny and phylogeny).

Moss

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers, maternal love, mercy;

Rootlets

Термины кактусовода

Thin lateral root branches that break off when the root is removed from the soil.

Mulch

Cадовые термины

A layer of loose material, such as peat, compost, or wood shavings, which is spread on the soil surface to conserve moisture and prevent weeds; black and light-impermeable film is also used as mulch.

Mutagen

Термины кактусовода

(From mutation and Greek genes - generating) - a physical or chemical factor that increases the frequency of occurrence of mutations.

Mutation

Термины кактусовода

An abrupt, discontinuous, heritable and stable change affecting the characteristics of plants.

Mutation

Специальные термины

The phenomenon of abrupt change in heredity; sometimes arises without apparent cause.

Whorled leaves

Специальные термины

Arrangement of leaves in which three or more leaves are present at each node of the stem.

Mint

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers, chastity;

Mint (peppermint)

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers, warm feelings;

Radicle emergence

Термины кактусовода

The emergence of the embryonic root through the rupture of the testa during seed germination.

Narcissus

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers "Remain as beautiful as you are". "The sun always shines when I am with you", strong feelings, unrequited love, disappointed hopes, chivalry;