Garden glossary 1
Apex: The terminal part of the leaf, stem, root, etc
Axillary: The bud arising in the angle between the main axis and a branch or leaf.
Bulb: A swollen stem, usually underground, with persistent fleshy leaf bases. (Example: cala-dium).
Chlorophyll: The green constituent of the cells of leaves which is essential for the synthesis of carbohydrates.
Division: The separation of bulbs, roots, etc., for propagation purposes.
Forcing: To induce growth and/or flowering prematurely.
Herbaceous: Usually refers to perennial plants which are not woody and die to the ground annually.
Hydroculture: System of plant culture that enables growth to be managed by liquid nutrients — hydroponics.
Leaf mold: The rich fibrous material that is composed of rotted leaves and other small pieces of plants.
Stem cutting: The method of propagation using a cut stem or shoot which is placed in well-moistened soil or sand to induce root formation.
