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Hedgehogs are some of the most endearing creatures in our gardens, but winter...

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Pruning is an essential task for maintaining healthy, productive apple trees. Proper pruning...

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Snowdrops (Galanthus spp.) are a cherished sight in late winter, heralding the arrival...

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Forcing rhubarb is a traditional gardening technique that produces tender, sweet stalks, perfect...
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Black Spot (Plant Disease: Caused by Diplocarpon rosae) Classification: Kingdom: Fungi Phylum: Ascomycota Class: Leotiomycetes Order: Helotiales Family: Dermateaceae Genus: Diplocarpon Species: Diplocarpon rosae Description: Black spot is a fungal disease that primarily affects...

Aquatic

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Aquatic (adj.) In botanical terminology, aquatic refers to plants that grow in or are adapted to water environments, including freshwater, brackish, and marine habitats. These...

Appressed

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Appressed (adj.) In botanical terminology, appressed describes plant structures—such as leaves, hairs (trichomes), or scales—that lie flat against the surface of another organ, rather than...

Apple Sawfly

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Apple Sawfly (Hoplocampa testudinea) OverviewThe apple sawfly (Hoplocampa testudinea) is a small, wasp-like insect that primarily affects apple (Malus domestica) trees. It is a significant...

Apple Scab

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Apple Scab (Venturia inaequalis) OverviewApple scab is a fungal disease caused by Venturia inaequalis, affecting apple (Malus domestica) and crabapple (Malus spp.) trees. It is...

Apple Powdery Mildew

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Apple Powdery Mildew (Podosphaera leucotricha) Taxonomy: Kingdom: Fungi Phylum: Ascomycota Class: Leotiomycetes Order: Erysiphales Family: Erysiphaceae Genus: Podosphaera Species: P. leucotricha Description: Apple powdery mildew (Podosphaera leucotricha) is a fungal pathogen that affects apple...

Apple Blossom Weevil

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Apple Blossom Weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Coleoptera Family: Curculionidae Genus: Anthonomus Species: A. pomorum Description: The Apple Blossom Weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) is a small, reddish-brown beetle belonging...

Aphis

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Aphis Definition:The term Aphis refers to a genus of small sap-sucking insects belonging to the family Aphididae. Commonly known as aphids, these soft-bodied insects are...

Apiculate

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Apiculate Definition:The term apiculate (derived from the Latin apiculus, meaning "small point") describes a plant structure that ends in a short, pointed tip, often slightly...

Apical

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Apical Definition:The term apical (from the Latin apex, meaning "tip" or "summit") refers to the position, structure, or growth occurring at the apex (tip) of...

Apetalous

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Apetalous Definition:Apetalous (from the Greek a- meaning "without" and petalon meaning "petal") describes a flower that lacks petals. Botanical Context:In botanical classification, apetalous flowers are those...

Ant

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In the United Kingdom, over 30 ant species inhabit various environments, with several commonly found in gardens and homes. While ants play essential roles...

Anthracnose

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Anthracnose Definition Anthracnose is a fungal disease affecting a wide range of plants, characterized by dark, sunken lesions on leaves, stems, flowers, and fruits. It...

Anthocyanins

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Anthocyanins Definition Anthocyanins are water-soluble pigments belonging to the flavonoid group, responsible for red, purple, and blue coloration in plants. They are found in flowers,...

Anther

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Anther Definition The anther is the pollen-producing part of a stamen, the male reproductive organ of a flower. It is typically located at the tip...

Anterior

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Anterior Definition In botany, anterior refers to the front or outward-facing part of a plant structure, typically in relation to an axis, point of attachment,...

Annual

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Annual Definition An annual is a plant that completes its entire life cycle—germination, vegetative growth, flowering, seed production, and death—within a single growing season. Annuals...

Anbury (Clubroot)

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Anbury (Clubroot) Overview Scientific Name: Plasmodiophora brassicae (causal organism)Common Name: Anbury, ClubrootType: Soil-borne disease affecting brassicasAffected Plants: Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnips, radishes, and...

Alpha-Naphthalene Acetic Acid

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Alpha-Naphthalene Acetic Acid Overview Chemical Name: Alpha-Naphthalene Acetic Acid (α-NAA)Common Name: Naphthylacetic acid, NAAType: Synthetic plant hormone (auxin)Use in Horticulture: Rooting hormone, fruit thinning agent,...

Ammonium Polysulphide

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Got it! Here’s the revised entry with sulphur instead of sulfur: Ammonium Polysulphide Overview Chemical Name: Ammonium polysulphide (NH₄)₂SₓCommon Name: Ammonium polysulphide solutionType: Inorganic compoundUse in Horticulture:...

Ammonia

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Ammonia Chemical Formula: NH₃ Definition:Ammonia is a colorless, pungent gas composed of nitrogen and hydrogen. It is a naturally occurring compound found in the environment, animal...

American Gooseberry Mildew

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American Gooseberry Mildew Scientific Name: Podosphaera leucotricha (formerly Sphaerotheca mors-uvae) Definition:American gooseberry mildew is a fungal disease affecting gooseberries (Ribes spp.) and currants, caused by Podosphaera...

American Blight

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American Blight Alternative Names: Woolly Apple Aphid Infestation Definition:American Blight is a common term referring to infestations of the woolly apple aphid (Eriosoma lanigerum), a sap-sucking...

Alum

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Alum (Potassium Aluminium Sulphate) Synonyms: Potash Alum, Potassium AlumChemical Formula: KAl(SO₄)₂·12H₂OCommon Sources: Natural minerals (Alunite, Bauxite), Industrial synthesis Botanical and Historical Context Alum is not a plant-derived...

Alpine

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Alpine Plants and Gardening Alpine plants are a specialized group of flora that thrive in mountainous regions, typically above the tree line, where conditions are...

Alluvial

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Alluvial (adjective, noun) (Geology, Soil Science, Horticulture - Adjective) Relating to materials such as clay, silt, sand, and gravel that have been deposited by flowing...

Algae

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Algae (plural noun, singular: alga) (Botany, Horticulture, Ecology) A diverse group of photosynthetic organisms found primarily in aquatic environments, ranging from microscopic single-celled forms to...

Aggregate

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(noun, adjective) (Botany, Horticulture - Noun) A group of small, distinct units or structures that are clustered together but remain individually identifiable. In horticulture,...

Algae

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Definition:Algae are a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms found in aquatic and moist terrestrial environments. They range from microscopic, single-celled forms like phytoplankton to...

Aerosol

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Definition:An aerosol in botany refers to a suspension of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in air or another gas. These particles can originate...

Aerobic

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Definition:Aerobic refers to processes or organisms that require oxygen to survive, grow, or function. In plants and soils, aerobic conditions are essential for various...

Aerial Root

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Definition:Aerial roots are roots that grow above the ground or water, often exposed to the air. These roots are specialized for various functions, such...

Aeration

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Definition:Aeration in botany refers to the process or condition of allowing air to circulate through or within a plant’s tissues, soil, or growing medium....

Adventitious

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Definition:Adventitious refers to structures, particularly roots, that arise in unusual or unexpected locations on a plant, such as from stems, leaves, or other non-root...

Acute

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In botany, the term acute refers to a plant part, typically a leaf or petal, that ends in a sharp, distinct point. Unlike an...

Acuminate

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The term acuminate is used in botany to describe a leaf or other plant part that tapers to a long, sharp point. This shape...

Acicular

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The term acicular is used in botany to describe structures that are long, slender, and needle-like in shape. Derived from the Latin word acicula...

Achene

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An achene is a type of dry, indehiscent fruit that contains a single seed. Unlike other fruit types, the seed is not fused to...

Acaulescent

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An acaulescent plant is one that appears to lack a stem or has an extremely short stem, often with leaves growing directly from the...

Acaricide

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An acaricide is a chemical or biological substance used to manage and eliminate mites and ticks, which are small arachnids belonging to the subclass...
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