Horticulture

Talking About STRUCTURE

These words describe the overall form of an , which refers to the development and arrangement of flowers on an , or stem. Other useful terms, a plant stalk that supports a fruiting or spore-bearing organ; and , attached directly by the base, not raised upon a stalk.

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