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Topic: Plants

hedgerow

IPA: /ˈhɛdʒəroʊ/

KK: /ˈhɛdʒəroʊ/

noun

Definition: A line of bushes or small trees that forms a fence or boundary between fields or areas of land.

Example: The farmer planted a hedgerow to separate his fields from the road.

helenium

IPA: /həˈliːniəm/

KK: /həˈlinēəm/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant that belongs to the genus Helenium, known for its bright flowers and once used to make a kind of snuff from its dried leaves.

Example: The garden was filled with vibrant helenium flowers that attracted many bees.

heliconia

IPA: /hɛlɪˈkoʊniə/

KK: /hɛlɪˈkoʊniə/

noun

Definition: A type of tropical plant known for its large, colorful bracts and leaves, often found in tropical regions of America and the Pacific islands.

Example: The garden was filled with vibrant heliconias that attracted many butterflies.

heliotrope

IPA: /ˈhiːliəˌtroʊp/

KK: /ˈhiːliəˌtroʊp/

noun

Definition: A type of plant known for its small, fragrant purple flowers that often turn towards the sun.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful heliotropes that attracted many bees.

heliotropic

IPA: /ˌhiːliəʊˈtrɒpɪk/

KK: /hɛliˈoʊtrəpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing plants that grow or turn towards the sun as they follow its movement across the sky.

Example: Sunflowers are heliotropic, always facing the sun as it moves throughout the day.

heliotropism

IPA: /ˌhiːliəʊˈtrɪpɪzəm/

KK: /ˌhiːliəʊˈtrɪpɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The way a plant grows or moves in response to sunlight, usually bending towards the light source.

Example: Sunflowers exhibit heliotropism by turning their heads to follow the sun throughout the day.

hellebore

IPA: /ˈhɛlɪbɔːr/

KK: /ˈhɛlɪˌbɔr/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that belongs to the genus Helleborus, which is found in Eurasia and is known for being poisonous.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful hellebores that bloomed in early spring.

hemerocallis

IPA: /ˌhɛm.əˈroʊ.kə.lɪs/

KK: /hɛmɪˈroʊkælɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant commonly known as day lily, characterized by its large, colorful blooms that typically last for only one day.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful hemerocallis, showcasing vibrant colors in the summer sun.

hemicellulose

IPA: /ˌhɛmɪˈsɛljuːloʊz/

KK: /hɛmɪˈsɛlulose/

noun

Definition: A type of carbohydrate found in plant cell walls that is less complex than cellulose and can be broken down into simpler sugars.

Example: Hemicellulose plays an important role in the structure of plant cell walls.

hemlock

IPA: /ˈhɛm.lɒk/

KK: /ˈhɛm.lɑk/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that is very poisonous, often found in the wild, and can cause serious harm or death if ingested.

Example: The ancient Greeks used hemlock as a method of execution.

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