Botany Dictionary

  • Horticulture

    Horticulture

    The science and art of growing and cultivating fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants.

  • Horticulturist

    Horticulturist

    A person who practices horticulture, specializing in the cultivation and management of plants.

  • Hortus siccus

    Hortus siccus

    A collection of dried plant specimens used for study or as a reference in botanical research.

  • Hose guides

    Hose guides

    Devices used to direct and protect garden hoses while watering plants, often preventing tangles or damage.

  • Hose-in-hose

    Hose-in-hose

    A type of floral structure where one flower or petal is enclosed within another, often seen in certain plant species.

  • Host

    Host

    In a symbiotic relationship, the organism that provides the habitat or nutrients for another organism.

  • Hotbed

    Hotbed

    A heated garden bed used to start seedlings early in the growing season, often with the help of decomposing organic…

  • Hotcap

    Hotcap

    A protective covering placed over seedlings or plants to protect them from cold weather.

  • Hothouse

    Hothouse

    A heated greenhouse used to grow plants that require warm temperatures, often out of season.

  • Houseplant

    Houseplant

    A plant that is typically grown indoors in pots or containers, often selected for its ability to thrive in low…