Flowering
Flowering (flou-er-ing)
Flowering (pronounced /ˈflaʊ.ər.ɪŋ/) is the process by which a plant produces and displays its flowers. This term is often used in botany and horticulture to describe the period or state in which a plant or flower is producing and showing its flowers.
Etymology
The term "flowering" comes from the Old English "flowrian," which means "to blossom" or "to bloom." This term is related to the Old Norse "blóm," which also means "flower" or "bloom."
Related Terms
- Bloom: The term bloom is often used interchangeably with flowering. However, bloom can also refer to the individual flowers on a plant.
- Bud: A bud is the part of the plant that develops into a flower. The process of flowering begins with bud formation.
- Pollination: Pollination is the process by which pollen is transferred from the male parts of a flower to the female parts, allowing for fertilization and the production of seeds.
- Photosynthesis: Photosynthesis is the process by which plants, including flowering plants, convert light energy into chemical energy.
- Chlorophyll: Chlorophyll is the pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight and is essential for photosynthesis.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flowering
- Wikipedia's article - Flowering
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