Plants & Agriculture
Crops, gardens, farming, trees, flowers, and plant life.
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iris
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/ˈaɪ.ɹɪs/
A plant of the genus Iris, common in the northern hemisphere, and generally having attractive blooms (See Iris (plant) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia ).
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hazel
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/ˈheɪzəl/
A tree or shrub of the genus Corylus, bearing edible nuts called hazelnuts or filberts.
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myrtle
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/ˈmɝːtəl/
an evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Myrtus, with aromatic leaves and white or pink flowers
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burr
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/bɝ/
a rough or prickly seed case, husk, or flower head that clings to fur or clothing
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celery
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/ˈseləri/
a cultivated plant, Apium graveolens, whose crisp leaf stalks are eaten as a vegetable
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malt
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/mɔlt/
grain, usually barley, that has been soaked, allowed to germinate, and dried for brewing or food
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dahlia
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/ˈdæljə/
a tuberous flowering plant of the genus Dahlia, native to Mexico and cultivated for its large, brightly colored flower heads
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rosewood
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/ˈroʊzˌwʊd/
a dense, dark reddish or purplish hardwood with a strongly marked grain, valued for furniture and decorative work
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mistletoe
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/ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/
an evergreen plant that grows parasitically on trees and bears white berries
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hyacinth
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/ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/
a bulbous garden plant with a dense spike of fragrant, brightly colored flowers
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henna
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/ˈhɛnə/
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of the henna plant, used to color hair or decorate skin
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koala
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/koʊˈɑːlə/
a tree-dwelling Australian marsupial with thick grey fur, rounded ears, and a diet consisting mainly of eucalyptus leaves
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rhubarb
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/ˈruːbɑːrb/
a garden plant with large leaves and long, thick, sour-tasting stalks that are cooked with sugar as food
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magnolia
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/ˌmæɡˈnoʊliə/
a tree or shrub of the genus Magnolia, typically bearing large, fragrant flowers
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juniper
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/ˈd͡ʒunɪpɚ/
an evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Juniperus, with needlelike or scalelike leaves and aromatic berrylike cones
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rosebud
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/ˈroʊzˌbʌd/
the unopened or partly opened flower bud of a rose
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hemlock
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/ˈhɛmˌlɒk/
poisonous drug derived from an Eurasian plant of the genus Conium
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beech
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/biːt͡ʃ/
A tree of the genus Fagus having a smooth, light grey trunk, oval, pointed leaves, and many branches.
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cypress
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/ˈsaɪprəs/
An evergreen coniferous tree with flattened shoots bearing small scale-like leaves, whose dark foliage is sometimes associated with mourning, in family Cupressaceae, especially the genera Cupressus and Chamaecyparis.
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hashish
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/hæʃˈiːʃ/
a concentrated cannabis preparation made from the plant's compressed or purified resin
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carnation
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/kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/
a cultivated Eurasian plant with fragrant, usually ruffled flowers in white, pink, red, or other colors
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mandrake
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/ˈmændreɪk/
a Mediterranean plant of the genus Mandragora with a thick often forked root and toxic tropane alkaloids
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kernel
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/ˈkɝ.nəl/
a single whole grain of a cereal
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marten
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/ˈmɑrtən/
a slender, agile, tree-climbing mammal of the weasel family, especially one of the genus Martes
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peony
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/ˈpiːəni/
a flowering plant of the genus Paeonia with large fragrant flowers.
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bough
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/ˈbaʊ/
A tree-branch, usually a primary one directly attached to the trunk.
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husk
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/hʊsk/
the dry outer covering of a seed, fruit, or vegetable
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wormwood
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/ˈwɚm.wʊd/
a strongly aromatic, intensely bitter plant of the genus Artemisia, especially Artemisia absinthium
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guava
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/ˈɡwɑːvə/
a tropical American tree or shrub of the myrtle family, especially Psidium guajava
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bushel
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/ˈbʊʃəl/
a dry measure of capacity used for grain, fruit, and similar goods
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weevil
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/ˈwiːvəl/
a plant-eating beetle, typically with a long snout, many species of which damage stored grain or crops
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aloe
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/ˈæ.loʊ/
any succulent plant of the genus Aloe, with a rosette of thick pointed leaves
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millstone
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/ˈmɪl.stoʊn/
one of a pair of large circular stones used for grinding grain
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narcissus
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/nɑːrˈsɪs.əs/
a bulbous spring-flowering plant with white, yellow, or orange trumpet-shaped flowers, including daffodils and jonquils
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frond
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/frɑːnd/
a large or divided leaf, especially the leaf of a fern, palm, or cycad
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camphor
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/ˈkæmfɚ/
a pungent resin obtained from the camphor tree, often used in pharmacy
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acacia
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/əˈkeɪ.ʃə/
a shrub or tree of the tribe Acacieae, often thorny and bearing clusters of small flowers
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honeysuckle
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/ˈhʌnisʌkəl/
a climbing or shrubby plant of the genus Lonicera, typically bearing fragrant tubular flowers rich in nectar
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pimpernel
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/ˈpɪmpɚˌnɛl/
a low-growing plant with small star-shaped flowers, especially the scarlet pimpernel or a related species
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columbine
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/ˈkɑl.əmˌbaɪn/
any plant of the genus Aquilegia, with showy flowers whose petals or sepals have long backward-pointing spurs
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liana
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/liˈɑnə/
a woody climbing plant, especially one growing in a tropical forest
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nettle
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/ˈnɛtəl/
a plant with tiny hairs that sting or irritate the skin
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craw
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/krɔː/
the crop or food-storage pouch in the throat of a bird or some other animals
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alder
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/ˈɔldɚ/
any tree or shrub of the genus Alnus in the birch family, typically growing in cool, moist ground and bearing catkins and small woody cones
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valerian
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/vəˈlɪriən/
a perennial flowering plant of the genus Valeriana, especially Valeriana officinalis, with clusters of small pink or white flowers
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chicory
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/ˈtʃɪkəri/
a perennial plant with blue flowers, Cichorium intybus, cultivated for its leaves and root
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hawthorn
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/ˈhɔ.θɔɹn/
a thorny shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus, bearing clusters of white or pink flowers and small red fruits
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mangrove
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/ˈmæŋɡroʊv/
a tropical or subtropical tree or shrub adapted to grow in salty or brackish coastal water, often with exposed supporting roots
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corolla
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/kəˈɹoʊlə/
the petals of a flower considered collectively, usually forming a whorl inside the calyx
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granary
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/ˈɡɹænəɹi/
a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
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geranium
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/dʒəˈreɪniəm/
a flowering plant of the genus Geranium, commonly called a cranesbill and often grown as a hardy garden perennial
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parsnip
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/ˈpɑrsnɪp/
a cultivated biennial plant related to the carrot, or its long, pale, sweet-tasting edible root
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patchouli
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/pəˈt͡ʃuli/
a tropical aromatic plant, or the strong-scented oil and perfume obtained from it
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watercress
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/ˈwɔtəɹkɹɛs/
a water-loving plant, especially Nasturtium officinale, whose peppery green leaves are eaten in salads or used as a garnish
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larch
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/lɑːrtʃ/
a coniferous tree of the genus Larix that bears soft needles in clusters and sheds them each autumn
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sprig
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/sprɪɡ/
a small shoot, twig, or cluster cut from a plant
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boll
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/boʊl/
the rounded seed capsule of a plant such as cotton or flax
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swath
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/swɑθ/
a strip of grass, grain, or other vegetation cut by a scythe or mowing machine
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sassafras
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/ˈsæsəfræs/
an aromatic deciduous tree of the genus Sassafras, especially the eastern North American species Sassafras albidum
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manioc
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/ˈmæniˌɑːk/
the tropical plant Manihot esculenta, cultivated for its large starchy roots
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ginkgo
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/ˈɡɪŋkoʊ/
a deciduous East Asian tree with distinctive fan-shaped leaves and fleshy seeds
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cassava
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/kəˈsɑ.və/
a tropical American plant, Manihot esculenta, cultivated for its large starchy roots
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aniseed
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/ˈæ.nɪ.sid/
the aromatic seed of the anise plant, used to flavor food, drink, and medicine
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begonia
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/bɪˈɡoʊniə/
a plant of the genus Begonia, often grown for its colorful flowers or ornamental asymmetrical leaves
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rhododendron
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/ˌroʊdəˈdɛndrən/
an evergreen or deciduous shrub or small tree of the genus Rhododendron, often grown for clusters of showy flowers
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foxglove
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/ˈfɑːksˌɡlʌv/
a tall plant of the genus Digitalis with spikes of tubular, usually purple, pink, or white flowers
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sheaf
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/ʃiːf/
A bundle of cut stalks of grain tied together.
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arum
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/ˈerəm/
a plant of the genus Arum, having arrow-shaped leaves and a club-shaped spadix partly enclosed by a hoodlike spathe
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grist
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/ɡrɪst/
grain brought to a mill to be ground, or a quantity of grain prepared for grinding
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fleur-de-lis
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/ˌflɝː.dəˈliː/
a stylized three-petalled flower used as a heraldic charge and decorative emblem, especially associated with the French monarchy
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bergamot
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/ˈbɝɡəˌmɑt/
small tree with pear-shaped fruit whose oil is used in perfumery
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goldenrod
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/ˈɡoʊldənrɑːd/
a tall plant of the genus Solidago or a related genus, bearing clusters of small yellow flowers
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bezoar
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/ˈbi.zɔɹ/
a compact mass of swallowed hair, plant fibre, or other indigestible material formed in a human or animal digestive tract
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crocus
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/ˈkɹoʊ.kəs/
a low-growing perennial plant with narrow leaves and cup-shaped white, yellow, or purple flowers
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heliotrope
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/ˈhiːliəˌtroʊp/
a plant of the genus Heliotropium, often grown for clusters of fragrant purple flowers
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crabapple
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/ˈkræbˌæpəl/
a small, hard, sour apple borne by a wild or ornamental apple tree
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snapdragon
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/ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/
a garden plant of the genus Antirrhinum with brightly colored flowers shaped like a dragon's mouth
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tannin
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/ˈtænɪn/
any of a group of astringent plant compounds that bind proteins and are found in bark, leaves, fruit, tea, and wine
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capsicum
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/ˈkæpsɪkəm/
a plant of the genus Capsicum, which includes sweet peppers and chili peppers
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bole
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/boʊl/
the main trunk or stem of a tree
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beechwood
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/ˈbiːtʃwʊd/
the hard, pale wood of a beech tree
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anther
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/ˈænθɚ/
the pollen-producing part at the tip of a flower's stamen
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jimson
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/ˈdʒɪmsən/
US: jimsonweed, a poisonous annual plant with trumpet-shaped flowers and prickly seed capsules
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hornbeam
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/ˈhɔrnbiːm/
a deciduous tree or shrub of the genus Carpinus, noted for smooth bark and very hard wood
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hollyhock
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/ˈhɑliˌhɑk/
a tall garden mallow of the genus Alcea, grown for spikes of large colourful flowers
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calyx
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/ˈkæ.lɪks/
(botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the developing bud
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herbarium
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/hɝːˈberiəm/
a systematically arranged collection of preserved plant specimens kept for scientific study
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vetch
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/vɛtʃ/
a twining leguminous plant of the genus Vicia or a related genus, often grown for fodder, seed, or green manure
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floret
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/fləˈɹɛt/
a diminutive flower (especially one that is part of a composite flower)
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gladiolus
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/ˌɡlædiˈoʊləs/
a flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and tall spikes of large, brightly colored flowers
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woad
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/woʊd/
a Eurasian plant, Isatis tinctoria, formerly cultivated as a source of blue dye
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nuthatch
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/ˈnʌthætʃ/
a small, strong-footed songbird that climbs tree trunks, often head downward, and feeds on nuts and insects
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cigarillo
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/ˌsɪɡ.əˈrɪl.oʊ/
a small, narrow cigar, usually only somewhat larger than a cigarette and wrapped in tobacco leaf or tobacco-based material rather than ordinary paper
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pistil
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/ˈpɪstəl/
the female reproductive organ of a flower, made up of the stigma, style, and ovary
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clematis
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/ˈklɛmətɪs/
a plant of a large genus of mostly climbing vines grown for their conspicuous flowers and feathery seed heads
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hellebore
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/ˈhɛləˌbɔr/
a flowering plant of the genus Helleborus, several species of which are poisonous and were formerly medicinal
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