Gardening has obtained a reputation of being a past time and hobby for retired individuals, but in recent years gardening has become a popular activity for all. In order to develop a "green thumb" every good gardner must have a general understanding of garden terminology. I have selected a few garden terms that will help generate a basic garden terminology for any gardener.
Whorl: A collection of three or more similar structures at a common point. The outer whorl is the sepal, the middle whorl is the petals and the inner whorl is the androecium and gynoecium which are the reproductive parts of the flower.
Sepal: The leaves that support the flower and make the outer part of the whorl, located general at the top of the stem.
Corolla: All of the flower petals grouped together
These terms will help new and old gardeners enhance their knowledge.
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