Glossary of terms

A reference section with categories and short explanations.

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Plant adaptation

Cactus grower terms

The totality of structural and physiological characteristics of an organism and plant responses, including genetic changes, that ensure the ability to exist under specific environmental conditions and the resilience required for preservati…

Plant band

Landscape terms

Flower edging of a garden parterre.

Plant introduction

Landscape terms

Introduction of plants into localities where they were previously absent. A method of enriching our fields, vegetable gardens, botanical gardens and parks with valuable plant species.

Plant morphology

Cactus grower terms

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).

Plant odor

Cactus grower terms

Scorching, discoloration of the stem caused by overheating of the air or by its high dryness.

Plant physiology

Cactus grower terms

A branch of botany that studies the general patterns of the life activities of plant organisms (metabolism, nutrition, growth, reproduction, developmental phases).

Plant reproduction

Cactus grower terms

Reproduction of individuals through the process of propagation.

Plant screen

Landscape terms

A group of trees or shrubs that limits the view of an open space or landscape.

Plant systematics

Cactus grower terms

A branch of botany that develops a natural classification of plants based on the study of the origins and causes of formation of particular taxonomic units, including analysis of their historical development and the establishment of stable…

Plantlet

Orchid terms

Young plant formed on the mother plant without fertilization.

Plastids

Cactus grower terms

(From Greek plastides - creators, formers) - cellular organelles in which synthesis and transformations of substances and energy, etc., take place.

Pleiokotylia

Cactus grower terms

(From Greek pleion - more, and kotyledon - cup-shaped vessel) - the phenomenon of formation in the embryo of more than two cotyledons, multicotyledony (synonym - politilia). Characteristic of gymnosperms.

Plum (flower)

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers "Keep your promises!"; beauty and longevity;

Point (spot) mutation

Cactus grower terms

Insertion, deletion, or alteration of one of the nucleotides in a molecule of chromosomal DNA.

Pointed leaf

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers: family happiness, protection;

Pollinarium

Orchid terms

From Latin pollen, genitive pollinis — fine powder, pollen, a specialized structure adapted for the transfer of large masses of pollen by insects or birds onto the stigma of a flower. It consists of a pollinium, a stalk (caudicle), and a v…

Pollination

Cactus grower terms

Transfer of pollen from the anthers of stamens to the stigma of the pistil.

Pollinia

Orchid terms

From Latin pollen, genitive pollinis — fine flour, pollen; the pollen grains of one half of an anther (theca), glued into a common mass by a special substance — viscin; part of a pollinarium. When germinating on the stigma, pollinia form a…

Pomology

Garden terms

(from Latin pomum - fruit) - the science of varieties of fruit and berry plants. It deals with the production-biological study and regionalization (zoning) of varieties, their introduction, and the development of varietal classifications.

Poppy

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers eternal sleep, oblivion, as well as - imagination, dreaminess, youth, sociability;

Poppy (red)

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers pleasure;

Poppy (white)

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers: consolation;

Poppy (yellow)

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers, wealth, success;

Population

Cactus grower terms

A noticeable number of individuals of a single species, freely interbreeding with one another, occurring within a defined territory and separated from similar aggregations.

Potato (inflorescence)

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers "You outshine everything!";

Potting mix

Cactus grower terms

Growing medium for plants composed of various components.

Prato

Landscape terms

A medieval public park outside the city walls in the form of a large lawn with alleys and ponds for relaxation and games.

Prefloral tissue

Cactus grower terms

We were unable to find this term in the available domestic and foreign literature. Botanists at the Main Botanical Garden of the Russian Academy of Sciences were also unable to explain its meaning.

Pricking out

Special terms

Transplanting of vegetable, fruit, and ornamental crops at a young age, for example, from seedbeds into individual pots.

Primordium

Cactus grower terms

A group of cells from which the development of an organism begins (primordium bud, flower bud).

Primula

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers "I cannot live without you";

Primula (evening)

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers: incompatibility;

Proliferation (prolification)

Cactus grower terms

The formation of a plant organ from another organ whose development has ended. For example, the sprouting of a flower or fruit, resulting in the appearance on them of a shoot, a new fruit, or a flower.

Propagation by cuttings

Cactus grower terms

A method of vegetative propagation of plants that involves cutting off a part of the stem followed by rooting.