Icotype
Cactus grower terms
A type used for identification but previously not described (cited) in the literature.
Glossary of terms
A reference section with categories and short explanations.
Identification
Cactus grower terms
(From Latin identifico - I establish identity, I identify) - as precisely as possible establishing the identity of the plant under consideration to a particular group: species, genus, family, etc.
Ikada: (ikada)
Bonsai terms
Several trunks arising from a single root that lies horizontally at the surface, resembling a group of trees.
Ikebana
Landscape terms
Translated from Japanese, it means 'preserving flowers in a second life' and is an ancient original art of floral arrangement in Japan.
Ilicifolius
Bonsai terms
Holly-leaved
Inbreeding [intsukht]
Cactus grower terms
(From the English in - in, inside and breeding - breeding) the crossing of organisms that have common ancestors, close inbreeding, as well as pollination with one's own pollen. According to one view, it is believed that in inbreeding there…
Individual
Cactus grower terms
A single living organism possessing all the characteristics of the species to which it belongs, while at the same time having morphological and physiological features that distinguish it from other organisms of the same species.
Inflorescence
Special terms
A branched shoot or a specialized part of a shoot that usually bears numerous flowers in the axils of reduced leaves. Various types of inflorescences are formed: spikes, spadices, umbels, panicles, heads (capitula), racemes.
Inhibitors
Cactus grower terms
(From Latin inhibeo - I restrain, I stop) - substances of diverse chemical nature that suppress the catalytic activity of individual enzymes or enzyme systems. In a broad sense, the term is used to denote substances that slow down various …
Insecticide
Garden terms
A chemical substance used to control insects.
Insolation
Cactus grower terms
Influx of solar radiation to the Earth's surface. Depends on the sun's altitude above the horizon, the orientation of the surface, elevation above sea level, the state of the atmosphere, etc.
Intact tissues
Cactus grower terms
Part of the plant not affected by rot.
Integument
Cactus grower terms
(From Latin integumentum - covering, coat) - the covering of the ovule, later developing into the seed coat. One distinguishes the inner integument, in the form of a thin membrane covering the embryo; and the outer one - a dense structure …
Intergeneric hybrid
Orchid terms
A hybrid obtained by crossing species or cultivars belonging to different genera.
Internode
Garden terms
The portion of a stem between two adjacent nodes.
Internode
Special terms
Part of a stem between two adjacent nodes.
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;