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1. A single-stem - woody - perennial plant reaching the height of 12 feet or more






2. A plant that lives for more than two seasons






3. Cultivated plants within a species that show a significant difference from other plants in the species






4. Structure found at the top end of the pistil that contains a sticky surface on which pollen can be caught






5. The practice of growing and suing plants for decorative purposes






6. Lethal dose






7. The primary growing point of the stem






8. A substance used to control rodents






9. Chemical messenger substance that affects plant growth






10. A group of organisms with distinguishing characteristics from other plants in a species - but does not transfer those characteristics to the offspring through sexual reproduction






11. Material used to control undesirable plants






12. Literally means "garden cultivation" - includes the cultivation - processing - and sale of fruits - nuts - vegetables - ornamental plants - and flowers






13. Smaller trees of high ornamental value






14. The branch of biology that deals with the forms of organisms






15. The reproductive body of a seed plant consisting of one or more seeds and usually various protective and supporting structures






16. Woody or herbaceous plant that forms a mat less than 1 foot high covering the ground






17. A group of organisms with characteristics that distinguish them from other groups in a genus






18. Fine-grained soil; smallest soil particle






19. Without the union of male and female sex cells (also referred to as vegetative)






20. Multi-stem - woody plants that do not exceed 20 feet in height






21. The ability of a plant to withstand cold temperatures






22. Reproduction involving the male and female sex cells (pollen and egg)






23. The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of the flower






24. A plant that keeps its leaves year round






25. Using indoor plants (also commonly referred to as "houseplants") to decorate or improve aesthetics inside a home or commerical building






26. The beginning of growth from a seed






27. The science and practice of installing - maintaining - and using grasses - plants - shrubs - and trees in the landscape






28. One who works for oneself






29. Material used to control nematodes






30. Closely related organisms of one or more species that are grouped together






31. A substance used to control undesirable fungi






32. Heat-treated mica that is light weight with nutrient and moisture-holding capacity






33. Type of reproduction using plant parts (but not the reproductive parts)






34. A plant that completes its life cycle in one year






35. Hormones and synthetic chemicals that inhibit or modify plant growth and development






36. Exposure to danger or harm






37. Decayed remains of plants and animals






38. Odorless - colorless nutrient needed for plant life






39. The reproductive organs of a plant






40. The chance that an accident might occur during a research project






41. The female reproductive parts of a flower






42. Largest soil particle; hard - granular rock; finer than gravel and coarser than dust






43. The specialized organelle in green plants in which photosynthesis takes place






44. An outgrowth from a plant that constitutes part of the foliage and functions primarily in food manufacture by photosynthesis






45. A state of being free of danger and injury






46. Green leaf-like structure on the exterior of a flower






47. Stalk - trunk - or branch of a plant; can be vertical or horizontal






48. Woody or herbaceous plant that require some type of support






49. Anything unwanted






50. Plants that are grown in manmade containers - such as clay or plastic pots or hanging baskets







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