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Besom

Besom (Cytisus scoparius and Related Species) Classification: Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Eudicots Order: Fabales Family: Fabaceae Genus: Cytisus Species: Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link Common Names:Broom, Common Broom, Scotch Broom, Besom Broom Description:The besom,...

Berry

Berry Overview:A berry is a type of simple, fleshy fruit that typically develops from a single ovary and contains one or more seeds embedded within...

Benzene Hexachloride

Benzene Hexachloride (BHC) Overview:Benzene hexachloride (BHC) is an organochlorine compound with the molecular formula C₆H₆Cl₆. It exists in several isomeric forms, with the gamma-isomer (γ-BHC)...

Bell Glass

Bell Glass (Cloche de Verre) Overview:A bell glass, also known as a cloche de verre, is a transparent, dome-shaped cover traditionally used in horticulture to...

Beetle

Beetle (Order: Coleoptera) Taxonomy & Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Coleoptera Families: Over 350 (e.g., Scarabaeidae, Carabidae, Curculionidae, Coccinellidae) Description Beetles are the largest order of insects, with over...

Beet and Mangold Fly

Beet and Mangold Fly (Pegomya hyoscyami) Taxonomy & Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Diptera Family: Anthomyiidae Genus: Pegomya Species: Pegomya hyoscyami Description The beet and mangold fly (Pegomya hyoscyami), sometimes referred...

Bee

Bee (Superfamily: Apoidea) Definition:Bees are winged insects belonging to the superfamily Apoidea, known for their role in pollination and, in the case of honeybees (Apis...

Bedding Plant

Definition:A bedding plant is a plant grown primarily for seasonal display in garden beds, borders, containers, or other decorative planting schemes. These plants are...

Bastard Trenching

Bastard Trenching – A Horticultural and Soil Cultivation Entry Definition and Purpose Bastard trenching is a double-depth soil cultivation technique used to improve soil structure, aeration,...
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