Variability
Cactus grower terms
Minor morphological differences among individuals of a single species, both within a population and between populations separated from each other by considerable distances.
Glossary of terms
A reference section with categories and short explanations.
Variability
Cactus grower terms
The presence of heterogeneity and differences among individuals of the same species.
Variability
Special terms
The property of living organisms to exist in various forms. A distinction is made between genetic (hereditary) variability, which may be based on mutations, and modificational (non-hereditary) variability, which is based on the influence o…
Variegated plants
Cactus grower terms
Plants with an abnormal distribution of the green pigment — chlorophyll — in their cells, which leads to the appearance of localized color changes on stems (leaves) in the form of patches of various shapes and sizes.
Variegation
African violet terms
Type of leaf coloration (for example, in Suncoast Anticipation).
Variegation
Special terms
Type of leaf coloration.
Variegatus
Bonsai terms
Variegated
Variety
Cactus grower terms
A taxonomic unit accepted in botany, referring to a group of individuals of a single species that have stable morphological deviations from the "typical" species, which are of minor importance. It occupies a position between subspecies and…
Variety
Special terms
Diversity of plants within a single family.
Vascular bundle
Cactus grower terms
A system of several types of tissues interconnected with one another that perform the function of conducting water and nutrients through the plant, in other words — the assemblage of conductive, mechanical, meristematic, and parenchymatous…
Vascular systems
Special terms
The plant's vessels through which nutrients dissolved in water are transported upward, and waste substances downward. Thanks to them, systemic delivery of insecticides to all parts of the plant is possible.
Vegetation
Cactus grower terms
The state of active life of a plant, manifested in the uptake of nutrients, growth, development of generative organs and other components of the annual cycle.
Vegetation
Cactus grower terms
The assemblage of plant communities (phytocoenoses) of the planet or its parts.
Vegetation cycle
Cactus grower terms
Periodically recurring phases of growth, flowering, and fruiting, alternating with stagnation (dormancy).
Vegetation degradation
Cactus grower terms
Gradual deterioration, a decline in the level of organization of a plant community, caused by changes in environmental conditions or by human economic activity.
Vegetation period
Cactus grower terms
The time during which a plant exhibits active life processes from awakening in spring until entering winter dormancy.
Vegetative bud
Cactus grower terms
That produces a vegetative shoot after unfolding.
Vegetative hybridization
Cactus grower terms
Change in hereditary constitution and the creation of new forms by crossing plants of different species.
Vegetative organs
Cactus grower terms
Parts of the body of higher plants (root, stem) that perform the main functions of nutrition, growth and exchange of substances with the external environment. They do not participate directly in sexual reproduction, but can serve as organs…
Vegetative reproduction
Garden terms
Reproduction by vegetative parts of plants (cuttings, rhizomes, etc.).
Vegetative reproduction
Cactus grower terms
Asexual, non-seed reproduction of plants in which a new individual is formed by the rooting or grafting of a part of the parent plant. Parts of the stem, leaves, roots, fruits and even individual cells are used for vegetative reproduction.
Vegetative reproduction
Special terms
Reproduction without the aid of seeds by vegetative (non-sexual) organs of plants: stems, leaves, rhizomes, bulbs, cuttings, etc.
Vegetative shoot
Special terms
A shoot that does not bear flowers (in flowering plants) or sporangia (in spore-bearing plants).
Velamen
Orchid terms
Hygroscopic tissue of dead, air-filled cells that envelops the aerial roots of epiphytic orchids and is capable of absorbing rainwater, dew, and moisture from the air.
Venation
Special terms
The arrangement of veins on a leaf.
Verbena
Language of flowers - meanings
In the language of flowers: sensitivity;
Verrucosus
Bonsai terms
Warty
Vertical grading
Landscape terms
A set of measures aimed at transforming the terrain for technical and compositional purposes, including the organization of surface runoff from the site. Its specifics during the reconstruction and restoration of historic parks lie in the …
Vertical greening
Landscape terms
Greening of building facades, park structures and special installations (domes, trellises) with woody climbers and other climbing plants. The purpose of vertical greening is to decorate the facades and walls of buildings, and to protect th…
Vertograd
Landscape terms
Old Russian name for a garden.
Vertugaden
Landscape terms
A small terraced elevation of the amphitheatre type with semicircular convex steps set against a clipped green wall. Used as a stage area; decorated with sculpture, vases, etc.
Viaduct
Landscape terms
A structure for carrying a road across a gorge, deep ravine, dry valley, or over a crossroad. It rests on tall supports. Unlike an overpass, in which all spans are identical, the large span of a viaduct corresponds to its highest part.
Viburnum
Language of flowers - meanings
In the language of flowers "If you leave me, my heart will break!";
View
Landscape terms
Part of a landscape. A term widely used in landscape architecture. The skillful revealing of individual artistically expressive views in the landscape is an important aspect of designing and restoring gardens and parks.
Viewpoint
Landscape terms
A location in the park from which vistas and landscapes are best perceived. Such a place is usually established by providing a viewing platform.
Vikaria
Language of flowers - meanings
In the language of flowers "Will you dance with me?";
Violet
Language of flowers - meanings
In the language of flowers: dignity, modesty; innocence, secret love;
Violet (blue)
Language of flowers - meanings
In the language of flowers "Caution!", vigilance; loyalty, "I am always right", "I will always be faithful";
Violet (blue)
Language of flowers - meanings
In the language of flowers, modesty;
Violet (white)
Language of flowers - meanings
In the language of flowers, sincerity, "Let's take a risk", "Let's try to be happy!!!";