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Topic: Plants

pollinic

IPA: /pəˈlɪnɪk/

KK: /pəˈlɪnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the fine powder produced by flowering plants that is necessary for reproduction.

Example: The pollinic grains are essential for the fertilization of many plants.

pollinium

IPA: /pəˈlɪn.i.əm/

KK: /pəˈlɪn.i.əm/

noun

Definition: A group of pollen grains that stick together, usually found in certain flowers like orchids and milkweeds, and often attached to insects for pollination.

Example: The bee collected the pollinium from the orchid as it moved from flower to flower.

polyantha

IPA: //ˌpɒliˈænθə//

KK: /pɑːliˈænθə/

noun

Definition: A type of rose that produces many small flowers in clusters, often used in gardens for decoration.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful polyantha roses blooming in vibrant colors.

polyanthus

IPA: //ˌpɒliˈænθəs//

KK: /ˈpɑliˌænθəs/

noun

Definition: A type of hybrid flower that has clusters of colorful blooms, often found in gardens.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful polyanthus in shades of pink, yellow, and white.

polygala

IPA: /pəˈlɪɡələ/

KK: /pəˈlɪɡələ/

noun

Definition: A type of plant belonging to the genus Polygala, commonly known as milkworts, which includes various species.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful polygala plants that attracted many butterflies.

polygonum

IPA: //pəˈlɪɡənəm//

KK: /pɑlɪˈɡoʊnəm/

noun

Definition: A type of plant belonging to a large group known for their jointed stems and distinctive sheath-like structures at the base of their leaves.

Example: The garden was filled with various species of polygonum, each adding unique beauty to the landscape.

polypetalous

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪˌpɛtələs/

KK: /ˈpɑlɪˌpɛtələs/

adjective

Definition: Describing a flower that has many separate petals instead of petals that are joined together.

Example: The polypetalous structure of the rose makes it visually striking in gardens.

polypody

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪpədi/

KK: /ˈpɑːlɪˌpoʊdi/

noun

Definition: A type of fern that belongs to the genus Polypodium, known for its simple or compound leaves and creeping roots.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful polypody ferns that added a lush green touch to the landscape.

polypore

IPA: /ˈpɒlɪpɔːr/

KK: /ˈpɑːlɪpɔːr/

noun

Definition: A type of fungus that has many small holes or pores on its surface, often found growing on wood or trees.

Example: The polypore mushroom was growing on the old tree stump in the forest.

polystichous

IPA: /pəˈlɪstɪkəs/

KK: /pɑˈlɪstɪkəs/

adjective

Definition: Arranged in multiple rows or series, often used to describe the arrangement of leaves or other plant structures.

Example: The fern has a polystichous arrangement, with its leaves growing in several rows.

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