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Alpine

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

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

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

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

Algae

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

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

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

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

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....
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