Glossary of terms

A reference section with categories and short explanations.

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Taxon

Cactus grower terms

An individual which, together with others related to it by varying degrees of similarity in properties and characters, makes it possible to distinguish it and its like into a particular taxonomic category; the set of characters and propert…

Taxonomic unit

Cactus grower terms

Any classificatory unit in systematics (form, genus, species, etc.).

Taxonomist

Cactus grower terms

A specialist systematist engaged in taxonomic matters.

Taxonomy

Cactus grower terms

The theory of classification and systematization of plants, often regarded as synonymous with systematics, although systematics is a broader concept, and taxonomy, as a branch of systematics, deals with the methods and rules of plant class…

Tektotype

Cactus grower terms

Fragment of the type taken for microscopic studies.

Temperature regime

Cactus grower terms

Maintaining temperature within the parameters optimal for plant development.

Temporary grafts

Cactus grower terms

A horticultural technique in which a slow-growing cactus is "grown on" a fast-growing rootstock, then is rooted and continues to live on its own roots.

Tendrils

Special terms

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

Terminal cephalium

Cactus grower terms

Cephalium (see below), located at the apex of the plant.

Terrace

Landscape terms

A horizontal or slightly inclined platform forming a ledge on a slope of natural or artificial origin.

Testa

Cactus grower terms

The outer covering of a seed, its seed coat, has recently become an important subject in resolving questions of plant classification through the process of "dactyloscopic" analysis of the surface pattern.

Tiger lily

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers: pride, abundance, prosperity, well-being;

Timothy grass

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers: peace, flourishing, prosperity;

Tissues

Cactus grower terms

A collection of cells. They are divided into three systems: the protective (epidermis), the conducting (vascular), and the fundamental (ground) — all of these are permanent tissues formed by meristematic tissues (meristems).

Tolerant species

Cactus grower terms

Species fully adapted to the biotype and biotope.

Topiary art

Landscape terms

An ancient art of shaped pruning of trees and shrubs, giving them geometric and fantastical forms (for example, animals, architectural structures, etc.). Plants used include, for example, bay laurel, biota, privet and other plants with fin…

Topotype

Cactus grower terms

A specimen collected in the same locality as the type.

Transpiration

Cactus grower terms

The process of plant respiration, the plant-regulated rate of water loss during life processes. The main organs of transpiration in cacti are the epidermal stomata.

Trellis

Landscape terms

A lightweight wooden lattice or an openwork structure made from other materials, used as a framework for climbing plants.

Trellis

Special terms

A wooden structure for climbing plants.

Tridens

Bonsai terms

Three-toothed or three-pointed

Tuber

Special terms

A thickened fleshy underground shoot, usually with shortened internodes, or a thickened root. The latter is more often called a root tuber.

Tubercles

Cactus grower terms

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

Tuberose

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers, dangerous pleasures;

Tuberous bulb

Special terms

A thickened, modified underground shoot.

Tubular flower (tube-shaped)

Cactus grower terms

A flower with united corolla petals and calyx lobes (sepals) when the perianth is double. Often the petals have a short reflex at the tips.

Tubular flowers

Special terms

Flowers of plants that have a regular five-lobed corolla. They are most often located in the central part of the inflorescence and are often surrounded by ray flowers.

Tulip

Language of flowers - meanings

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

Tulip (red)

Language of flowers - meanings

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

Tulip (variegated)

Language of flowers - meanings

In the language of flowers, beautiful eyes;