Glossary of terms

A reference section with categories and short explanations.

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Tubercles

Термины кактусовода

Outgrowths, bumps. In lichens, these are specialized outgrowths that have become organs of vegetative reproduction.

Tuberose

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers, dangerous pleasures;

Turgor

Термины кактусовода

The turgid state of cells, tissues, and organs of a plant that gives them strength and elasticity due to the uptake of a sufficient amount of water; a characteristic of a cactus reflecting the degree of saturation of the stem with moisture.

Turgor

Термины по орихидеям

Natural tension of plant cells. A plant can live only when its water balance is maintained, i.e., when the amount of water entering the plant is not less than that being used. When water is used faster (during intense evaporation), the cel…

Yarrow

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers, a wish for recovery; distrust of chatterboxes;

Stamen

Специальные термины

Part of a male or bisexual flower that produces pollen. Consists of a filament and an anther.

Stamens

Термины кактусовода

A component of a flower's structure; includes the filament and the anthers.

Stamen filament

Специальные термины

Part of the stamen that connects the anther to the perianth, usually thin, less often widened and flattened. Partial or complete fusion of the filaments and formation of a staminal tube is possible.

Tulip

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers, a symbol of pure love, great happiness; glory, pride; an excellent lover; the emblem of Holland;

Tulip (yellow)

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers "Your smile is like sunshine";

Tulip (red)

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers a declaration of love, "Believe me";

Tulip (variegated)

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers, beautiful eyes;

Node

Специальные термины

Point where a leaf or a whorl of leaves is attached to the stem.

Rooting

Термины кактусовода

The process of root formation.

Tendrils

Специальные термины

Trailing shoots. A clinging organ of the plant. There are tendrils that develop on shoots and leaves, for example, in passionflower plants.

Fantasy coloration, "fantasy" coloration

Термины фиалковеда

Spatters, dots, speckles, streaks, short strokes and small round spots contrasting with the flower's ground color. They may be scattered over the entire surface of the flower or form a border (for example, in Angel''s Reflection).

Bevel

Термины кактусовода

Circular removal of cactus tissue during cuttings or grafting, preventing the retraction of drying tissues. It looks like "sharpening to a pencil".

Fasciation

Термины кактусовода

An abnormal alteration of the natural form of stems and, less frequently, flowers, leading to the appearance of cristate (crested) sections or of the entire plant. The causes of this phenomenon are not sufficiently studied.

Phenological types of plants

Термины кактусовода

Plants with similar duration and timing of the onset and end of the vegetative period and dormancy.

Phenology

Термины кактусовода

System of knowledge about seasonal phenomena of nature and the timing of their changes.

Phenotype

Термины кактусовода

(From Greek phaino - I appear, I reveal and type) the aggregate of all traits and properties of an individual that have formed in the process of interaction between its genotype and the external environment. In other words, a particular ca…

Enzymatic treatment

Термины кактусовода

Treatment of seeds with biological catalysts — enzymes, accelerating seed germination. Simulates the passage of seeds through the digestive tract of animals.

Enzymes [enzymes, biocatalysts]

Термины кактусовода

(From Latin fermentum - fermentation, leaven) specific proteins present in all living cells and playing the role of biological catalysts.

Fertility

Термины кактусовода

The ability of a mature organism to produce viable offspring, i.e., to set fruits with seeds that germinate after ripening.

Violet

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers: dignity, modesty; innocence, secret love;

Violet (white)

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers, sincerity, "Let's take a risk", "Let's try to be happy!!!";

Violet (blue)

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers "Caution!", vigilance; loyalty, "I am always right", "I will always be faithful";

Violet (blue)

Язык цветов - значения

In the language of flowers, modesty;

Plant physiology

Термины кактусовода

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

Graft fixation

Термины кактусовода

Securing the scion to the rootstock to ensure their union.

Phylloclades

Специальные термины

A modified flattened shoot of a leaf-like form, located in the axil of a small membranous leaf (for example, in Asparagus).

Phylogenesis

Термины кактусовода

The process of historical development of both individual species and systematic (taxonomic) groups. Closely related to ontogeny. Depicted as a phylogenetic tree.

Phylogenetic relationships

Термины кактусовода

Relationships between groups of plants that form the basis of categorization.

Phytoncides

Термины кактусовода

Antimicrobial substances of plant origin.

Phytosanitary certificate

Термины фиалковеда

Document issued when purchasing planting material from major foreign breeders that guarantees the purchased material is free from pests and diseases; it has a limited period of validity covering the transportation time of cuttings and plan…

Phytocenosis

Термины кактусовода

A stable community of plants of one or many generations, uniform within itself but different from neighboring ones.

Flavonoids

Термины кактусовода

Phenolic compounds present in higher plants, including pigments that give color to various plant organs (red, yellow, blue, etc.).