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Ciencias ACT - Botánica y Jardinería

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con la botánica y la jardinería, como "corona", "podar", "estoma", etc. que te ayudarán a sobresalir en tus ACT.

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ACT Vocabulary for Science
botanist
botanist
[Sustantivo]

a student of or specialist in the scientific study of plants, their structure, genetics, classification, etc.

botánico, especialista en botánica

botánico, especialista en botánica

Ex: The botanist spent years cataloging rare plant species in the Amazon rainforest to understand their ecological role. 
biennial
biennial
[Sustantivo]

a plant that lives for two years and in its second year produces seeds and flowers

planta bienal

planta bienal

evergreen
evergreen
[Sustantivo]

any type of plant with leaves that remain green throughout the year

árbol de hoja perenne

árbol de hoja perenne

Ex: They admired the row of evergreens lining the driveway, adding year-round beauty and privacy. 
patch
patch
[Sustantivo]

a small plot of land that is used for growing a particular type of crops or plants

terreno, parcela

terreno, parcela

foliage
foliage
[Sustantivo]

a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively

follaje

follaje

Ex: The dense foliage provided a cool shade on a hot day. 
bulb
bulb
[Sustantivo]

the ball-shaped root of some plants that grows anew every year

bulbo

bulbo

Ex: She discovered a forgotten bulb of garlic in the pantry and decided to use it in her recipe. 
potting soil
potting soil
[Sustantivo]

a specially formulated mixture of organic and inorganic materials used to grow plants in containers

tierra para macetas, sustrato para macetas

tierra para macetas, sustrato para macetas

crown
crown
[Sustantivo]

the top part of a tree or other plant

copa

copa

Ex: The bird built its nest in the crown of the tall oak tree, safe from predators. 
terrarium
terrarium
[Sustantivo]

a sealed or open container for growing and displaying small plants, often used as a decorative piece indoors

terrario, jardín en miniatura

terrario, jardín en miniatura

Ex: She created a beautiful terrarium with succulents and moss on her windowsill. 
to prune
to prune
[Verbo]

to cut off top part or some branches of trees, bushes, or other plants to help them grow faster

podar

podar

Ex: She prunes the rose bushes in the garden to encourage more blooms. 
grove
grove
[Sustantivo]

a small group of trees planted closely together, often cultivated for their ornamental value or fruit production

arboleda, huerto

arboleda, huerto

Ex: The olive grove stretched across the hillside, producing a bounty of fruits each year. 
to pollinate

to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

polinizar

polinizar

Ex: Bees pollinate flowers as they collect nectar, aiding in the reproduction of plants. 
photosynthesis
photosynthesis
[Sustantivo]

a process in green plants during which the plant synthesizes using water and carbon dioxide

fotosíntesis

fotosíntesis

Ex: Photosynthesis in leaves produces the oxygen we breathe. 
vegetation
vegetation
[Sustantivo]

trees and plants in general, particularly those of a specific habitat or area

vegetación

vegetación

Ex: The dense vegetation in the tropical rainforest creates a lush canopy that filters sunlight and supports a myriad of wildlife. 
phytoremediation
phytoremediation
[Sustantivo]

the use of plants to clean up soil, water, and air contaminated with hazardous pollutants

fitorremediación, descontaminación por plantas

fitorremediación, descontaminación por plantas

mycology
mycology
[Sustantivo]

the scientific study of fungi, including their taxonomy, biology, ecology, and uses

micología

micología

Ex: Mycology research focuses on understanding fungal diversity and evolution. 
spore germination
spore germination
[Sustantivo]

the process by which the reproductive unit of the plants or fungi begins to grow and develop into a new organism

germinación de esporas, proceso de germinación de esporas

germinación de esporas, proceso de germinación de esporas

phototropism
phototropism
[Sustantivo]

the tendency of plants to grow toward or away from light, influenced by the direction and intensity of light

fototropismo, tropismo hacia la luz

fototropismo, tropismo hacia la luz

Ex: Sunflowers exhibit phototropism by turning their heads to face the sun throughout the day. 
dandelion
dandelion
[Sustantivo]

a small plant with yellow flowers that turn into round, fluffy seed heads

diente de león

diente de león

Ex: Children blew the seeds off a dandelion. 
tulip
tulip
[Sustantivo]

a flower shaped like a cup that has bright colors and blossoms in spring

tulipán

tulipán

Ex: The garden was adorned with a variety of tulips, creating a vibrant display of red, yellow, and pink flowers. 
sprout
sprout
[Sustantivo]

a new growth or bud on a plant, typically emerging from a seed, bulb, or dormant bud

brote, germen

brote, germen

Ex: The garden was filled with tiny sprouts pushing through the soil after the rain. 
stoma
stoma
[Sustantivo]

a microscopic pore found on the surface of leaves and stems of plants, involved in gas exchange, including the uptake of carbon dioxide and release of oxygen and water vapor

estoma, poro estomático

estoma, poro estomático

Ex: Each stoma on the leaf's surface opens and closes to regulate the plant's water balance. 
algae
algae
[Sustantivo]

plants without true roots, leaves, or stems, which grow in or near a body of water, such as seaweeds

alga

alga

Ex: Some vegan cheeses use algae-based ingredients to achieve a creamy texture and unique flavor. 
phytoplankton
phytoplankton
[Sustantivo]

the microscopic, photosynthetic organisms found in aquatic environments, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers, forming the base of the aquatic food chain

fitoplancton, plancton vegetal

fitoplancton, plancton vegetal

Ex: Phytoplankton are crucial producers in marine ecosystems, converting sunlight into energy. 
viburnum
viburnum
[Sustantivo]

a genus of flowering shrubs and small trees known for their clusters of white or pink flowers, followed by berries, commonly found in temperate regions

viburno, mundillo

viburno, mundillo

Ex: The viburnum bush in our garden blooms with fragrant white flowers every spring. 
moss
moss
[Sustantivo]

a small, non-vascular plant that lacks true roots, stems, and leaves, typically forming dense green mats or cushions in damp or shady environments

musgo, briofito

musgo, briofito

Ex: The moss covered the forest floor in a soft carpet of green. 
seaweed
seaweed
[Sustantivo]

a type of plant that grows in or near the sea

alga, alga marina

alga, alga marina

Ex: I enjoy the refreshing taste of seaweed salad. 
taproot
taproot
[Sustantivo]

the primary, central root of a plant that grows vertically downward, typically thicker than other roots, anchoring the plant and absorbing water and nutrients

raíz pivotante, raíz principal

raíz pivotante, raíz principal

Ex: Carrots are known for their taproots, which store nutrients for the plant. 
peony
peony
[Sustantivo]

a flowering plant known for its large, showy blossoms with lush, often fragrant petals

peonía, rosa de China

peonía, rosa de China

to graft
to graft
[Verbo]

to cut and join a piece of a living plant to another plant so that it can continue growing from there

injertar

injertar

sepal
sepal
[Sustantivo]

the outermost part of a flower, typically green and leaf-like in appearance, protecting the flower bud before it opens

sépalo, cáliz

sépalo, cáliz

Ex: The sepals of the rose flower were tinged with pink, contrasting with its petals. 
euphorbia
euphorbia
[Sustantivo]

a plant in the family Euphorbiaceae, known for their diverse forms from succulents to shrubs, typically characterized by milky sap and unique flower structures

euforbia, planta de la familia Euphorbiaceae

euforbia, planta de la familia Euphorbiaceae

Ex: The euphorbia in the garden had bright yellow flowers and thick, fleshy leaves. 
stalk
stalk
[Sustantivo]

the slender, elongated part of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, or fruits

tallo, rabillo

tallo, rabillo

Ex: As she prepared the celery for a salad, she trimmed the leafy stalks and discarded the tougher parts. 
sprig
sprig
[Sustantivo]

a small, slender branch or shoot with leaves, commonly used in decorative arrangements or for propagation in gardening and landscaping

ramita, retoño

ramita, retoño

Ex: She placed a sprig of cherry blossoms in a vase to brighten up the room. 
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