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Eurythmy

Garden; Gardening

Eurythmy derives the Greek eu (meaning good) and rhuthmos (meaning proportion or rhythm). According to Vitruvius 'good rhythm' is one of the aims of design.

Exotic

Garden; Gardening

A plant species which is not native to the country in which it is being grown (eg a Eucalyptus tree in India or a Cactus in England) is described as being exotic.

Physic garden

Garden; Gardening

A Physic Garden is a special garden used for growing medicinal plants.

Evergreen

Garden; Gardening

A plant that will bear foliage throughout the year.

Pest

Garden; Gardening

Any insect or animal which is detrimental to the health and well being of plants or other animals.

Bigeneric

Garden; Gardening

A hybrid that is created by crossing two different genera.

Herm

Garden; Gardening

A Herm is a representation of a head of Hermes, rising from a columnar pedestal.

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