A specialized organ in parasitic plants that connects to a host plant to absorb nutrients.

A dense cluster of flowers or reproductive organs that form a compact structure, as seen in certain types of inflorescences.

The inner, older, and typically darker wood of a tree, which no longer conducts water and serves as structural support.

An electric mat used to provide bottom heat to plants, often used in seed starting or to promote root growth.

A type of habitat dominated by low shrubs, grasses, and heather, typically found in acidic, sandy soils.

A cable used to provide heat in certain applications, such as to maintain soil temperature in a greenhouse or nursery.

A system used to maintain a desired temperature in a space, such as a greenhouse, to promote plant growth.

The upward movement of soil, often caused by freezing and thawing, which can damage plant roots or structures.

A spiral-shaped structure or arrangement, often used to describe certain plant organs or growth patterns.

The characteristic shape or growth pattern of a plant species.