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Topic: Plants

heuchera

IPA: /hjuˈkɛrə/

KK: /hjuːˈkɛrə/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that belongs to a group of North American herbs, known for their heart-shaped leaves and small flowers that grow in clusters.

Example: The garden was filled with colorful heuchera plants that added beauty to the landscape.

hibiscus

IPA: /hɪˈbɪskəs/

KK: /hɪˈbɪskəs/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that belongs to the mallow family, known for its large and colorful flowers. These plants are often found in tropical regions and can be shrubs or small trees.

Example: The hibiscus in her garden bloomed with bright red flowers.

hickory

IPA: /ˈhɪkəri/

KK: /ˈhɪkəri/

noun

Definition: A type of tree found mainly in North America that has hard wood and produces edible nuts.

Example: The carpenter used hickory wood to make a sturdy table.

highbush

IPA: /ˈhaɪˌbʌʃ/

KK: /haɪbʌʃ/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of bush that is tall or grows to a significant height.

Example: The highbush blueberries are easier to pick than the lowbush varieties.

hobblebush

IPA: //ˈhɒbəlˌbʌʃ//

KK: /ˈhɑbəlˌbʌʃ/

noun

Definition: A type of shrub found in eastern North America that has white flowers and red berries, known for its rounded leaves with serrated edges.

Example: The hobblebush blooms beautifully in the spring with its clusters of white flowers.

hogweed

IPA: //ˈhɔɡ.wiːd//

KK: /hɔgwid/

noun

Definition: A type of coarse plant that belongs to certain genera, often found in weedy areas.

Example: The hogweed grew tall and spread quickly in the garden.

holly

IPA: /ˈhɒli/

KK: /ˈhɑli/

noun

Definition: A type of tree or shrub that has shiny green leaves with sharp edges and bright red berries, often used for decoration during Christmas.

Example: We decorated the house with holly for the holiday season.

hollyhock

IPA: /ˈhɒlihɒk/

KK: /ˈhɑliˌhɑk/

noun

Definition: A tall plant known for its large, colorful flowers, often grown in gardens and originally from the Middle East.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful hollyhocks in various colors.

holophytic

IPA: /həˈlɒfɪtɪk/

KK: /həˈlɒfɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing organisms that can make their own food using sunlight, similar to how green plants do, without needing to eat other organisms.

Example: Some algae are holophytic, as they produce their own food through photosynthesis.

homosporous

IPA: /həʊˈmɒspərəs/

KK: /həʊˈmɒspərəs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to organisms that produce only one type of spore, which can develop into a gametophyte.

Example: Many ferns are homosporous, producing only one kind of spore.

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