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Glossary of Gardening Terms (view source)
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−''[[Medullary]]''. Relating to the pith; the medullary rays seen in cross-sections of woody trunks radiate from the medulla or pith.
+''[[Medullary]]''. Relating to the [[pith]]; the medullary rays seen in cross-sections of [[wood]]y [[trunk]]s radiate from the medulla or pith.
−''[[Meniscoidal]]''. Like a meniscus or disk; with the form of a watch-crystal.
+''[[Meniscoidal]]''. Like a [[meniscus]] or [[disk]]; with the [[form]] of a watch-crystal.
−''[[Mericarp]]''. The peculiar seed-like fruit of the Umbelliferae.
+''[[Mericarp]]''. The peculiar [[seed]]-like [[fruit]] of the [[Umbelliferae]].
−''[[-merous]]''. In composition, referring to the numbers of parts; as flowers 5-merous, in which the parts of each kind or series are five or in fives.
+''[[-merous]]''. In composition, referring to the numbers of parts; as [[flower]]s 5-merous, in which the parts of each kind or series are five or in fives.
−''[[Mesocarp]]''. Middle layer or part of a pericarp; the part between the endocarp and exocarp.
+''[[Mesocarp]]''. Middle layer or part of a [[pericarp]]; the part between the [[endocarp]] and [[exocarp]].
−''[[Mesochil]]''. The intermediate or middle part of the lip of orchids when the lip is separated into three parts.
+''[[Mesochil]]''. The intermediate or middle part of the [[lip]] of [[orchid]]s when the lip is separated into three parts.
−''[[Micropyle]]''. The opening through which impregnation takes place; the point on the seed marking the orifice of the ovule.
+''[[Micropyle]]''. The opening through which impregnation takes place; the point on the [[seed]] marking the [[orifice]] of the [[ovule]].
−''[[Midrib]]''. The main rib of a leaf or leaf-like part.
+''[[Midrib]]''. The main rib of a [[leaf]] or leaf-like part.
−''[[Mitriform]]''. Mitre-shaped, or like a cap.
+''[[Mitriform]]''. Mitre-shaped, or like a [[cap]].
−''[[Monadelphous]]''. Stamens united in one group by their filaments as in many Leguminosse.
+''[[Monadelphous]]''. [[Stamen]]s united in one group by their [[filament]]s as in many [[Leguminosae]].
''[[Moniliform]]''. Suggesting a string of beads.
''[[Moniliform]]''. Suggesting a string of beads.
−''[[Mono-]]''. In Greek compounds, signifying one.
+''[[Mono-]]''. In Greek compounds, signifying ''one''.
−''[[Monoclinous]]''. Hermaphrodite; perfect; the two sexes in the same flower. See Diclinous.
+''[[Monoclinous]]''. [[Hermaphrodite]]; perfect; the two sexes in the same [[flower]]. See ''[[Diclinous]]''.
−''[[Monocotyledonous]]''. With a single cotyledon.
+''[[Monocotyledonous]]''. With a single [[cotyledon]].
−''[[Monoecious]]''. Staminate and pistillate flowers on same plant.
+''[[Monoecious]]''. [[Staminate]] and [[pistillate]] [[flower]]s on same plant.
''[[Monogynous]]''. With only one style.
''[[Monogynous]]''. With only one style.
−''[[Monopetalous]]''. One-petaled; all the petals united to form one body or organ, as a gamopetalous corolla.
+''[[Monopetalous]]''. One-[[petal]]ed; all the petals united to form one body or organ, as a [[gamopetalous]] [[corolla]].
−''[[Monopodiol]]''. Axial direction continued by growth from terminal bud or persistence of the leader.
+''[[Monopodiol]]''. [[Axial]] direction continued by growth from [[terminal]] [[bud]] or [[persistence]] of the [[leader]].
''[[Monostichous]]''. In one row.
''[[Monostichous]]''. In one row.
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''[[Mucro]]''. A short and sharp abrupt tip.
''[[Mucro]]''. A short and sharp abrupt tip.
−''[[Mule]]''. An old word for a cross, particularly between different species; hybrid; cross-breed.
+''[[Mule]]''. An old word for a [[cross]], particularly between different [[species]]; [[hybrid]]; [[cross-breed]].
−''[[Multifid]]''. Cut or cleft into many narrow lobes or parts.
+''[[Multifid]]''. Cut or cleft into many narrow [[lobe]]s or parts.
''[[Multiple]]''. Of several or many distinct parts.
''[[Multiple]]''. Of several or many distinct parts.
−''[[Multiple fruit]]''. The united product (in one body) of several or many flowers.
+''[[Multiple fruit]]''. The united product (in one body) of several or many [[flower]]s.
−''[[Multiseptate]]''. With many divisions or chambers, as some nuts.
+''[[Multiseptate]]''. With many divisions or chambers, as some [[nut]]s.
''[[Muscariform]]''. In form of a brush or fly-brush.
''[[Muscariform]]''. In form of a brush or fly-brush.
−''[[Mycelium]]''. Vegetative part of a fungus, composed of threads or thready tissue.
+''[[Mycelium]]''. Vegetative part of a [[fungus]], composed of threads or thready tissue.
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