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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horticulture

Plants; Horticulture

The science and art of growing fruit, flowers, ornamental plants, and vegetables in gardens. The cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants.

hotbed

Plants; Horticulture

A heated soil bed used for propagation as with cuttings in winter.

humus

Plants; Horticulture

Dark brown or black substances consisting of well decomposed organic matter that provides nutrients for plants and increases the water retention of soil. Humus constitutes from ...

hybrid

Plants; Horticulture

The offspring of two plants of different species or varieties of plants. Hybrids are created when the pollen from one kind of plant is used to pollinate and entirely different ...

hydroculture

Plants; Horticulture

long-term plant growing in water-based nutrient solutions.

hydroponics

Plants; Horticulture

Cultivation of plants by placing the roots in liquid nutrient solutions rather than in soil/growing media. The soilless culture or water culture of plants. The production of ...