Definition: A type of tropical plant with thick stems and large, patterned leaves, often grown indoors. It is also known as dumb cane due to its toxic properties.

Example: She decided to buy a dieffenbachia to brighten up her living room.

Definition: A type of herb with feathery leaves and a strong flavor, often used in cooking and pickling.

Example: I added fresh dill to the salad for extra flavor.

Definition: A type of herb with feathery leaves and small yellow flowers, commonly used in cooking for flavoring dishes, especially pickles and salads.

Example: I added some dillweed to the salad for extra flavor.

Definition: Referring to plant species where individual plants have either male or female reproductive organs, but not both, meaning that male and female flowers are found on separate plants.

Example: The holly plant is dioecious, requiring both male and female plants to produce berries.

Definition: A biological term that describes a plant species where individual plants are either male or female, meaning that both sexes are needed for reproduction.

Example: In many dioecious species, such as holly, you need both male and female plants to produce berries.

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

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

Definition: A type of tall tree found in tropical rainforests, known for its two-winged fruits and valuable timber.

Example: The dipterocarp trees in the rainforest provide habitat for many species of wildlife.

Definition: To remove buds from a plant to help it grow better flowers or to shape it.

Example: Gardeners often disbud flowers to encourage larger blooms.

Definition: The process of removing undeveloped horns from young animals or cutting back excess buds from plants to promote better growth.

Example: Disbudding is often performed on young goats to prevent the growth of horns.

Definition: Arranged in two vertical rows on opposite sides of a stem or axis, often used to describe the arrangement of leaves or other plant parts.

Example: The distichous arrangement of the leaves allowed for better sunlight exposure.