Tur dal, also known as pigeon pea, grows best in well-drained sandy loam soil with good fertility. It thrives in soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.5. The soil should also have good water retention capacity to support the growth of tur dal plants.
Fertilization in flowering plants involves the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma, followed by the growth of a pollen tube to deliver sperm cells to the ovule. Upon reaching the ovule, one sperm cell fertilizes the egg cell to form a zygote, while the other sperm cell fuses with the central cell to form endosperm. This process eventually leads to seed development.
Generally tulip and daffodil bulbs should be planted at a depth that is about three times the diameter of the bulb. So, for example, if the bulb is 2 inches in diameter, it should be planted about 6 inches deep. Be sure to follow the specific planting instructions provided with the bulbs for the best results.
No, tangkong is not a shrub. The plant in question (Ipomoea aquatica) numbers among the vine members of such woody-tissued plants as bushes, lianas, shrubs and trees. It translates as "swamp cabbage" and "water spinach" when rendered from Cebuano to English.
Yes, peas are annual plants. They complete their life cycle within one year, growing from seed to maturity, producing flowers and pods, and then dying off within a single growing season.
A white lily typically has 6 petals, 6 stamens, and 1 pistil.
Excessive nitrogen can lead to an overgrowth of foliage at the expense of flower production in your flower bed. It can also make plants more susceptible to diseases and pests. Additionally, high levels of nitrogen can cause nutrient imbalances in the soil, impacting overall plant health.
Mums are sun-loving plants that require at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day to thrive. Adequate sunlight helps them produce vibrant blooms and maintain healthy foliage. If grown in too much shade, mums may not flower as abundantly.
The edible parts of a flower are typically the petals, which can be used in salads, desserts, or as garnishes. Some flowers like squash blossoms can also have edible stamens and pistils. It's important to make sure flowers are safe to eat and have not been treated with chemicals before consuming them.
In flowering plants, fertilization occurs when pollen enters the ovule through the stigma and fertilizes the egg cell. This forms a zygote that develops into an embryo inside a seed. In other plant groups, such as non-flowering plants like mosses and ferns, fertilization involves the fusion of sperm and egg cells without the formation of seeds.
Yes, wind can help plants reproduce by carrying pollen from one plant to another, aiding in pollination. Insects and animals can also play a role in pollination by transferring pollen as they move between plants. This process is crucial for plants to produce seeds and fruits for reproduction.
The plant you are describing sounds like pokeweed (Phytolacca americana). It is a native North American plant with violet-colored stems, green leaves, and long stems that bear clusters of dark purple berries. However, it's important to note that pokeweed is toxic if ingested and should be handled with caution.
Most petunia flowers have five petals, but some varieties can have double or ruffled petals, giving the appearance of more than five.
Wind (anemophily): Wind is one of the most important agents of pollination. Pollination brought about through agency of wind in plants is called anemophily. Wind pollinated plants are coconut palm, date palm, cannabis, maize, grasses etc. exhibit the following characters which favour the wind pollination.
a) Wind pollinated flowers are inconspicuous and not showy.
b) They are devoid of scent, nectar etc.
c) The pollen grains are dry and unwettable.
d) The anemophilous plants grow in large groups to ensure pollination.
e) To catch the pollen grains, the stigma become sticky, hairy, and feathery or branched.
2. Water (Hydrophily): Pollination brought about through the agency of water in plants especially submerged plants is termed hydrophily. Examples are Hydrilla, Ceratophyllum, Zostera and Vallisneria are some of the water pollinated plants.
3. Insects(Entomophily): Inset pollinated flowers possess following characteristic features
a) The insect pollinated flowers are fragrant and omit sent and odour. Example Cestrum, Jasmine etc. Rafflesia gives out obnoxious and repelling odour.
b) The insect pollinated flowers are beautifully coloured. In flowers, mostly petals are brightly coloured.
c) The nectariferous glands produce nectar for feeding the visiting insects.
d) To catch the pollen grains, the stigmas become sticky.
4. Birds (ornithophily): Ornithophilous flowers differ in number of respects from entomophilous flowers. These kind of flowers are generally scentless. The flowers are usually large in size. They are also beautifully coloured with colour contrasts and are common colours liked by birds.
5. Bats (Chiropterophily): The flowers of Kigella pinnata, Durio, Antocephalus are pollinated by bats. The bats hold on to the freely exposed, large and relatively tough flowers, which open in the evening or night. Bats are nocturnal animals and transport pollen over long distances. They usually give off a strong scent like that of rotting fruits. Bats also feed on the copious nectar and pollen which is produced in plenty as compared bird pollinated flowers.
Perfect flowers contain both male (stamen) and female (pistil) reproductive organs, allowing them to self-pollinate. Imperfect flowers only contain one reproductive organ, either stamen (male) or pistil (female), so they rely on other flowers for pollination.
! Why, Wikipedia has a great answer - just search for "broom - shrub". These woody plant species fit into three major genera (Chamaecytisus, Cytisus and Genista) or into five smaller genera. I'd post the link but that process somehow prevents my answer from appearing.
Now, do not get "broom" plants mixed up with plants that FORM brooms as a result of infection by a dwarf mistletoe, fungus, or other plant pathogens - in that case, the broom forms as an anomolous growth of branches on the plant. CRF.
The Rafflesia arnoldii is considered the world's largest flower; the second largest is the Titan arum (Amorphophallus titanum). It is known for its large size and distinctive odor, resembling that of rotting flesh.
Cactus leaves are often tiny or absent altogether because they have evolved to minimize water loss through transpiration in arid environments. The reduced leaf surface area helps cacti conserve water and thrive in their harsh habitats.
A flower containing both sexes is called a perfect or bisexual flower. These flowers have both male (stamens) and female (pistil) reproductive organs, allowing self-pollination to occur within the same flower.
No, not all flowers have stigmas. Stigmas are just one part of the female reproductive structure in a flower, known as the pistil. Some flowers may not have stigmas if they have a different type of reproductive structure, such as flowers that have separate male and female parts.
Yes, lilies have both male (stamens) and female (pistils) reproductive parts in the same flower. This is known as a perfect or bisexual flower.
The name "Dahlia" is of Scandinavian origin and is derived from the name of the flower, which is named after the botanist Anders Dahl. It symbolizes elegance, inner strength, and standing out from the crowd.
Yes, you can plant perennial flower seeds in August to overwinter in a greenhouse. Be sure to provide adequate light, temperature, and moisture conditions to promote germination and growth. Transplant seedlings into their permanent location once the danger of frost has passed in spring.