Sciences ACT - Botanique et jardinage

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

botaniste

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

bisannuel

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

plante à feuilles persistantes, conifère

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

carré, parcelle

a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively

feuillage

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

bulbe, oignon

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

terreau, substrat de culture

the top part of a tree or other plant

couronne

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

terrarium, jardin sous verre

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

tailler, élaguer

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

bosquet, grosse

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

polliniser

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

photosynthèse

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

végétation

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

phytoremédiation, remédiation végétale

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

mycologie

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

germination de spores, germination des spores

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

phototropisme

a small plant of the daisy family with a yellow flower that turns into a fluffy white ball of seeds

pissenlit, dent-de-lion

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

tulipe

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

germination, pousse

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

stome

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

algues

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

phytoplancton, phytoplancton (organisme microscopique)

a plant species found underwater in coastal areas of the North Atlantic and other temperate regions worldwide, characterized by long, narrow leaves

herbe de lune, anguille d'herbe

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

viorne

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

mousse, laitue de mer

a type of plant that grows in or near the sea

algues

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

racine pivot, racine principale

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

pivoine

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

greffer

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

sépale

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

euphorbe

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

tige, poulpe

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

brin, rameau