Generative reproduction
Special terms
Sexual reproduction, reproduction by seeds.
Glossary of terms
A reference section with categories and short explanations.
Genus
Special terms
The main taxonomic rank above the species that groups phylogenetically closely related species.
Germination temperature
Special terms
The optimal soil and air temperature at which seed germination occurs.
Glandular pubescence
Special terms
Pubescence of glandular hairs. Usually recognized by thickenings on the hairs. Glandular hairs (glandular trichomes, glands) are unicellular or multicellular outgrowths or hairs on leaves, stems, flowers and fruits that produce, concentrat…
Glochid
Special terms
A small, fragile, needle-like, often translucent spine of Pereskia and Opuntia cacti, with saw-toothed barbs.