Plant Terminology Flashcards

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ANNUAL

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A plant that can grow, flower, and seed in a single season.

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BIENNIAL

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Plant that takes two years to grow from seed to fruition, then die.

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BULB

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Underground storage organ of tightly bundled leaves.

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CULTIVATION

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Preparing land for crops and gardens.

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CULTIVATOR

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Mechanical tool for breaking up ground, uprooting weeds.

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FERTILIZER

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Chemical or natural substance added to soil to increase fertility.

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FLOWER

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Part of the plant that produces the seeds for more plants.

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FORK

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Tool with three or four prongs, used for digging or lifting.

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FRUIT

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Part of plant which develops from a flower. Used for food.

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GERMINATION

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Process whereby seeds start to grow.