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Dictionary of Gardening - Letter O

Oblong

Oblong and somewhat rectangular shape, but with rounded corners (leaf).

Oncidium orchid

One of the more refined and sensitive varieties of orchids.

Opposed

Leaf that form a pair with leaf born from the same node, but on the opposing side.

Oval

Margin with an egg shape

Ovary

Basal part of a flower where the seeds are formed. The wall of the ovary becomes the wall of the fruit. (Also see Flower, Fruit).

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White Lily: Majestic, purity, virginity

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Terminology

Tendril: Thin projection of the stem that wraps around supports, allowing the plant to rise, tendrils can be spiral, as in the passion flowers, or bifurcated; hanging organ originated by modification of leaves and with which vines attach to other plants and support structures.