Glossary of Gardening Terms: A - Z

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Descriptions of common gardening terms and phrases…

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Deciduous:

Drops leaves after growing season

Describes a plant that drops its leaves at the end of each growing season. e.g. An Oak tree (Quercus robur).

Dicotyledon:

Germinates with two seed leaves

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A Dicotyledon is a plant that has two seed leaves when it germinates.

Dioecious:

Bearing male and female flowers on separate plants

A Dioecious is a plant that bears male and female flowers on separate plants. E.g. Holly (Ilex).