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Topic: Plants

immortelle

IPA: /ɪˈmɔːrtɛl/

KK: /ɪˈmɔːrtəl/

noun

Definition: A type of plant known for its flowers that keep their shape and color even after drying, often found in various genera like Helichrysum and Xeranthemum.

Example: The gardener planted immortelles to create a beautiful dried flower arrangement.

impatiens

IPA: /ɪmˈpeɪn(t)s/

KK: /ɪmˈpeɪʃənz/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant that belongs to the genus Impatiens, known for its colorful blooms and often grown in gardens or as houseplants.

Example: The garden was filled with bright impatiens that added a splash of color to the landscape.

inarching

IPA: /ɪnˈɑːrtʃɪŋ/

KK: /ɪnˈɑrʧɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A technique used in gardening where a branch of a plant is grafted onto another plant while still attached to the original plant.

Example: Inarching is often used to propagate fruit trees by connecting a branch to the root system of another tree.

incurved

IPA: /ɪnˈkɜːrvd/

KK: /ɪnˈkɜrvd/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that curves inward.

Example: The incurved edges of the sculpture give it a unique appearance.

indehiscence

IPA: /ˌɪndɪˈhɪsəns/

KK: /ɪnˈdihɪsəns/

noun

Definition: The condition in which a fruit or seed does not split open to release its contents when ripe.

Example: The indehiscence of the seed pod allows it to remain intact until conditions are right for germination.

indehiscent

IPA: /ɪnˈdihəsənt/

KK: /ɪnˈdihəsənt/

adjective

Definition: Describing a type of fruit that does not open to release its seeds when it is mature.

Example: The indehiscent fruit of the plant remains closed until it decays.

indusium

IPA: /ɪnˈdjuːziəm/

KK: /ɪnˈdjuːziəm/

noun

Definition: A covering or membrane that surrounds and protects certain structures, such as the spore-producing parts of a fern.

Example: The indusium protects the developing spores of the fern from environmental damage.

inflorescence

IPA: /ˌɪn.fləˈrɛs.əns/

KK: /ɪnˈflɔːrəsəns/

noun

Definition: A specific arrangement of flowers on a plant's stem, often forming a cluster or group.

Example: The inflorescence of the plant was vibrant and full of color during the spring.

inkberry

IPA: /ˈɪŋkˌbɛri/

KK: /ˈɪŋkˌbɛri/

noun

Definition: A type of shrub found in eastern North America that produces small black berries, often referred to as Appalachian tea.

Example: The inkberry shrub is known for its glossy leaves and dark berries.

inkwood

IPA: /ˈɪŋkˌwʊd/

KK: /ˈɪŋkˌwʊd/

noun

Definition: A type of small tree that grows in southern Florida and the West Indies, known scientifically as Hypelate paniculata.

Example: The inkwood tree is often found in the coastal areas of Florida.

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