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Glossary

A glossary of terms associated with plants.

Bract

A definition of a bract

Bulb

Definition of bulbs

Compound Leaf

A description and definition of compound leaves in plants

Simple Leaf

A definition and description of simple leaves on plants

Keiki

What is a keiki?

Pine Bark Fines

What are pine bark fines?

Spadix

A definition of spadix in relation to plants

Perlite

Definition and description of perlite, including medical warnings.

Spathe

A definition of spathe

Sphagnum Peat Moss

A description of sphagnum peat moss.

Variegated

A definition and description of variegated plant leaves

Glossary of Gardening Terms

About.com's glossary of gardening and plant-related terms.

Plant Terms

Ever wondered what a palmate leaf is exactly? Pima College provides a quick primer on terms biologists use to describe plant shapes and forms.

Plant Biology

A more advanced discussion of plant biology, from Ohio State University, including classification of different kinds of plants and plant chemistry.

Tropical Plant Glossary

From the University of Hawaii, a glossary of terms and problems that affect tropical plants. Most houseplants are tropical, and although this glossary is aimed at outdoor growers, these same principles still frequently affect indoor gardeners.

A Glossary of Orchid Terms

Ever wondered what a keiki is? Orchids sometimes seem to come with their own vocabulary. Here is a comprehensive list of terms associated with orchid growing, from Orchidmania.

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