Definition

A substance in plants that helps them to produce flowers.

Example

The presence of florigen in the plant triggered its blooming process.

Conversation

Have you heard about florigen?

No, what is it?

It's a plant hormone that helps flowers bloom.

That sounds interesting! I should learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Florigen is derived from "flor" (from Latin "florere", meaning to bloom or flower) and the suffix "-gen" (from Greek "genes", meaning born of or produced by). The word "florigen" refers to a substance that induces flowering in plants, thus meaning something that causes blooming.

Memory Tip

Think of 'blooming' ('flor') and 'producing' ('-gen') to remember that 'florigen' is something that causes plants to flower.

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