Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Wildflowers Glossary

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Ectomichorrhiza

An association with fungi, where the fungus forms a layer on the outside of the roots of a plant.

Endomychorrhiza

The association with fungi where the fungus penetrates the root of the plant.

Entire

A leaf margin that is smooth and without lobes or teeth.

Epicalyx

A ring of sepal-like organs just below the true sepals; an involucre resembling an outer calyx...

Epichile

Outer portion of the lip in those orchid genera where...

Epidermis

A 'skin' or surface layer. 

Epiphyte

A non-parasitic plant growing on another plant. They get their moisture and nutrients from the air and rainwater. 

Escape

A non-native plant that is cultivated and then becomes...