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Horticulture

Of or pertaining to the business, science, and technology of intensely cultivating plants for the use of humans.

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Bottom heat

Plants; Horticulture

The undersurface heat provided in the soil by electric cables or hot water pipes.

Bract

Plants; Horticulture

Leaf-like or petal-like structure, which may appear with or below flowers, or have a bright flower-like appearance.

Bronzing

Plants; Horticulture

A metallic bronze or coppery color, especially of foliage after a winter.

Falls

Plants; Horticulture

The outer whorl of petals of an iris flower, often broader than the inner petals and often drooping or flexuous.

Fasciated

Plants; Horticulture

Much flattened or cockscomb-like growth; seemingly several units fused together.

Fastigiate

Plants; Horticulture

With upright branches; having a narrowly columnar or pillar-like growth form.

Eye

Plants; Horticulture

An undeveloped bud growth which will ultimately produce new growth; a vegetative or leafy bud.

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