Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Wildflowers Glossary

A B C D E F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W
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Native

Not known to have been introduced into the country.

Naturalised

Introduced to a region and then forming self-sustaining populations.

Nectar

Sugary substance secreted by many flowers to attract insects.

Nectary

Organ in the flower that produces nectar.

Neophyte

A plant that has been introduced and naturalised in a geographical region after 1500 AD...

Node

Point on the stem where the leaf or branches emerge.

Nut

Dry one-seeded fruit with hard outer case.