Plants

Plants

Any of various photosynthetic, eukaryotic, multicellular organisms of the kingdom Plantae characteristically producing embryos, containing chloroplasts, having cellulose cell walls, and lacking the power of locomotion.

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hardiness zone

Biology; Botany

A plant can be expected to grow in the zone's temperature extremes, as determined by the lowest annual temperature. Other conditions such as moisture, soil, and wind might affect ...

phytoremediation

Biology; Botany

The use of trees to take up chemicals, binding some of the material in an inert form with the tree, and converting some of it to other substances, possibly even breaking it down ...

pollination

Biology; Botany

To transfer pollen from the anther of a stamen to the stigma of a pistil, resulting in fertilization. This can occur either on a single plant (self-pollination) or between ...

anthracnose

Biology; Botany

A group of fungi that cause dieback and sometimes death to various species, such as dogwoods, sycamores, oaks, and maples.

specimen tree

Biology; Botany

A tree placed so people can gain the greatest enjoyment for the color, texture, scent, or other pleasures it provides.

self-pollinating

Biology; Botany

Fertile by means of its own pollen; this makes it theoretically possible for both pollen and ovules to unite and produce fruit without a second tree being present.

reforestation

Biology; Botany

The planting of forested land that has been lost due to fire, logging, drought, pests, or disease to restore beauty to the landscape, provide food and habitat for wildlife, and ...