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T Glossary Index: http://www.gardenstew.com/blog/e10953-58-glossary-index.html Have a suggestion for a word or term? Please leave a comment below. Thank you, Jerry (21)√ Tap Root: A large root growing straight down providing stability for a plant and affording the plant the best opportunity to provide water. Lateral or secondary roots form off of this root to supply additional nutrients. Example: First root from an Oak tree acorn. Taxonomy: The examination of plants and their classification Tendril: A narrow stem used by a vine for support and to climb Terrestrial: Associated with growing on the ground as opposed to arial or on rocks Testa: the outer coat of a seed. Tetraploid: A plant that has 4 sets of chromosomes. Example: daylilies Thorn: The sharp pointed modification of a stem. Trailing: The plant characteristic defined by creeping ground growth or a cascade of plant material from a hanging potted plant. You will find this term in the plants edit section under the Plant Type category. Transgenic Plant: A genetically engineered plant having had DNA inserted Transpiration: The process where a plant takes in water through its roots and releases it through pores in its leaves. Tree: A tall woody perennial with lateral branches extending from the trunk. You will find this term in the plants edit section under the Plant Type category. Trifoliate/Ternate: A leaf characterized by its division into three sections. Example: Acer cissifolium You will find this word in the plants edit section under the leaf shape category. Tripinnate:A leaf having three series of pinnate leaves or leaflets. Example: Thrice cut ferns-Dryopteris intermedia You will find this word in the plants edit section under the leaf shape category. Tropical: Plants indigenous to zones 11-13. Some tropical plants are hardy to zone 9 You will find this term in the plants edit section under the Plant Type category. Tropical Garden: A garden that incorporates plants from zones greater than 9b. You will find this term in the plants edit section under the Suitable for category. Truncate: A leaf whose end is abruptly terminated in a blunt end. Example: A tulip tree You will find this word in the plants edit section under the leaf shape category. Tuber: A subterranian swollen root area used for nutriant storage by some plants. Example: Potato Tunic: The outer protective covering of a bulb. Turgor Pressure: The influx of water causes pressure on the cell wall and a plant becomes turgid. It's the difference between a wilting plant and a rigid plant. Tuber: A thickened portion of underground stem used for energy storage and reproduction. Submitted by Kay Tuberous root: A true root, is used as a storage mechanism for plant carbohydrates and is distinguished from tubers, rhizomes, bulbs and corms which are not roots. Examples: carrots, radishes and dandelions Last edited: Mon Oct 07, 2019 2:45 pm This blog entry has been viewed 1817 times
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Tuber: a thickened portion of underground stem used for energy storage and reproduction.
Jerry--I appreciate it when you give an example of the term, as you did with the terms in this blog. Login or register to leave a comment. |
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