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Hardy
Plants that are able to survive
outside during winter
Adventitous
A root growing from a location other than the underground,
descending portion of the axis of a plant, as from a stem or leaf.
Lateral
Roots that extend horizontally from
the primary root (radicle) and serve
to anchor the plant securely into the
soil
Cyclamen
• Houseplant
• Grow in a cool, humid
environment
• Sensitive to over and
under watering
• Need to keep stems
and leaves dry while
watering. Will rot
Lenten Rose/Helleborus
• Herbaceous/evergreen
perennial
• Blooms in the winter/
early spring
• Grows well in the
shade
GMO
A genetically modified organism (GMO) is
any organism whose genetic material has
been altered using genetic engineering
technique
Galls
• Abnormal growths that
occur on leaves, twigs,
roots, or flowers of
many plants. Most galls
are caused by irritation
and/or stimulation of
plant cells due to
feeding or egg-laying by
insects such as aphids,
midges, wasps, or mites.
Galanthus / Snow Drops
•Bulbs
•Perennial
•Herbaceous
•Bloom in winter,
early spring
Arboretum
A botanical garden devoted to
trees
Compost
A mixture of decayed organic
matter
Cutting
Growing tip cut from a parent
plant for asexual propagation
Water Tube
A tube used to hold water to
allow a cut flower/ plant to
absorb water
Block Splitter
Paver
Rooting Hormone
A chemical preparation in
either liquid or powder form
that is used to encourage root
production