Glossary of terms

A reference section with categories and short explanations.

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Lip

Orchid terms

One of the perianth segments, differing from the others in shape, often in color and size.

Lithophyte

Orchid terms

(From Greek Lithos – stone, phyton – plant) — a plant growing on stones and rocks.

Litter

Cactus grower terms

Dead plant parts that have fallen onto the soil surface and constitute the main portion of the decomposition products that form the soil's organic structure.

Lomas

Cactus grower terms

The plant formation of the Pacific coastal deserts of South America, which includes ephemerals, epiphytes, etc., whose vegetation occurs in the winter and spring periods under the influence of frequent fogs and drizzle (garua).

Lotus

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers, happiness, health, long life;

Lusthaus

Landscape terms

A garden pavilion of the large gazebo type, usually with lavish architectural ornamentation. The term was widely used in the early 18th century (for example, the Lusthauses of the second Summer Garden in St. Petersburg are known).