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Topic: Plants

dichasium

IPA: /daɪˈkeɪziəm/

KK: /daɪˈkeɪziəm/

noun

Definition: A type of flower arrangement where two flowers or branches grow from opposite sides below a main flower.

Example: The plant's dichasium produced beautiful blooms on either side of the central flower.

dichondra

IPA: /dɪˈkɒndrə/

KK: /dɪˈkɒndrə/

noun

Definition: A type of small, creeping plant that is often used as ground cover instead of grass, especially in warm areas.

Example: The garden was covered in lush dichondra, providing a soft green carpet.

diclinous

IPA: /dɪˈklaɪnəs/

KK: /dɪˈklaɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a type of plant that has male and female reproductive parts in different flowers rather than in the same flower.

Example: The diclinous species of the garden required careful planning for pollination.

dicot

IPA: /ˈdaɪ.kɒt/

KK: /ˈdaɪ.kɒt/

noun

Definition: A type of plant that has two seed leaves, known as cotyledons, in its seedlings.

Example: The sunflower is a common example of a dicot plant.

dicotyl

IPA: //ˈdaɪkəˌtɪl//

KK: /ˈdaɪkəˌtɪl/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant that has two seed leaves or cotyledons in its seeds.

Example: The dicotyl is known for its broad leaves and complex flower structures.

dicotyledon

IPA: /ˌdaɪ.kəˈtɪl.ɪ.dən/

KK: /daɪˈkɒtɪˌliːdən/

noun

Definition: A type of flowering plant that has two seed leaves, known as cotyledons, which appear when the plant starts to grow.

Example: The garden was filled with various dicotyledons, showcasing their beautiful flowers and unique leaf patterns.

dicotyledonous

IPA: /ˌdaɪ.kɒ.tɪˈliː.dən.əs/

KK: /daɪˌkɒtɪˈliːdənəs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to plants that have two seed leaves or cotyledons when they germinate.

Example: Sunflowers are dicotyledonous plants because they have two cotyledons.

dictyostele

IPA: /ˈdɪk.ti.oʊˌsteɪl/

KK: /ˈdɪk.ti.oʊˌsteɪl/

noun

Definition: A structure in some plants where the vascular tissue forms a network of strands around a central core, often found in ferns.

Example: The dictyostele allows for efficient transport of nutrients and water in the plant.

dieback

IPA: /ˈdaɪbæk/

KK: /daɪbæk/

noun

Definition: The process where parts of a plant, especially the tips of shoots, gradually die due to diseases or environmental factors.

Example: The tree showed signs of dieback after the harsh winter conditions.

diecious

IPA: //daɪˈiːʃəs//

KK: /daɪˈiːʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Referring to a plant species that has male and female reproductive organs on separate individuals, meaning that one plant will produce only male flowers and another will produce only female flowers.

Example: The diecious plants in the garden require both male and female specimens to produce seeds.

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