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Topic: Plants

calcicole

IPA: /ˈkælɪˌkoʊl/

KK: /kæl'sɪkoʊl/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that grows well in soil that has a lot of lime.

Example: The garden is full of calcicoles that flourish in the lime-rich soil.

calcifuge

IPA: /ˈkæl.sɪ.fjuːɡ/

KK: /ˈkæl.sɪ.fjuːdʒ/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that does not thrive in soil that is rich in lime.

Example: The gardener chose calcifuge plants for the area with acidic soil.

calendula

IPA: /kəˈlɛndjʊlə/

KK: /kəˈlɛndjʊlə/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant known for its bright yellow or orange flowers, often used in gardens and for medicinal purposes.

Example: The gardener planted calendula to add color to the flower bed.

calla

IPA: //ˈkæl.ə//

KK: /ˈkæl.ə/

noun

Definition: A type of plant known for its distinctive white flower and large leaves, often found in marshy areas.

Example: The garden was beautiful with the calla lilies blooming in the spring.

callose

IPA: //ˈkæl.oʊs//

KK: /kæloʊs/

noun

Definition: A type of carbohydrate that is often found in plants, particularly in the areas where sieve elements connect.

Example: Callose is important for the plant's ability to respond to injury and stress.

calluna

IPA: /kəˈluːnə/

KK: /kəˈluːnə/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant that belongs to the heath family, commonly found in Europe and known for its small, bell-shaped flowers.

Example: The garden was filled with beautiful calluna plants, blooming in shades of purple and pink.

calycine

IPA: //ˈkælɪsaɪn//

KK: /ˈkælɪsaɪn/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling the outer part of a flower that protects the petals.

Example: The calycine structure of the flower helps to attract pollinators.

calycle

IPA: /ˈkælɪˌkɛl/

KK: /ˈkælɪˌkɛl/

noun

Definition: A row of small leaf-like structures found at the base of a flower's outer part, known as the calyx.

Example: The calycle helps protect the developing flower buds.

calyptra

IPA: /kəˈlɪp.trə/

KK: /kəˈlɪp.trə/

noun

Definition: A protective cap or hood that covers the spore case of certain plants, especially mosses.

Example: The calyptra protects the developing spores inside the moss capsule.

calyx

IPA: /ˈkeɪ.lɪks/

KK: /ˈkeɪlɪks/

noun

Definition: A part of a flower that is made up of the outer leaves, usually green, which protect the flower before it blooms.

Example: The calyx of the rose was still intact, shielding the delicate petals inside.

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