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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lutea/luteum/luteus

Plants; Horticulture

Epithet meaning yellow, often a lighter shade than aurea (golden).

manure

Plants; Horticulture

Generally, the refuse from stables and barnyards, including both animal excreta and straw or other litter. In some other countries the term manure is used more broadly and ...

mature

Plants; Horticulture

A later phase of plant growth characterized by flowering, fruiting, and a reduced rate of size increase.

media/soil media

Plants; Horticulture

Any substrate (organic or not) used to hold plant roots.

meristem

Plants; Horticulture

The growing tissue area in a plant; all buds contain a meristem. Areas of actively dividing cells and plant growth; capable of developing into specialized tissues.