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C1 Vocab flora
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| bark | The hard outer covering of a tree. |
| blossom | A flower or a lot of flowers, particularly on a bush or a fruit tree. |
| bulb | The ball-shaped root of some plants that grows anew every year. |
| cane | The stiff and hollow stem of some tall plants such as sugar cane or bamboo. |
| crown | The top part of a tree or other plant. |
| cutting | A part of a plant that is cut off so that it can be grown into a new plant. |
| petal | Any of the parts of a flower that is very soft and is usually colored. |
| timber | Trees grown to be used in carpentry or construction. |
| algae | Plants without true roots, leaves, or stems, which grow in or near a body of water, such as seaweeds. |
| seaweed | A type of plant that grows in or near the sea. |
| fungus | A plant-like organism that often grows on organic matter and has no flowers or leaves. |
| maple | A tall tree, growing in northern countries, with leaves that have five points that turn gold or red in the fall. |
| needle | A pine tree's leaf that is thin and hard. |
| lush | (Of vegetation) Growing densely and looking strong and healthy. |
| pod | A long and narrow casing filled with seeds that grows on some specific plants, such as beans and peas. |
| vegetation | Trees and plants in general, particularly those of a specific habitat or area. |
| window box | A decorative container placed outside a window in which people grow flowers and other plants. |
| to pollinate | To deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit. |
| shoot | A new growth on a tree or plant or the part of a plant that starts to appear above the ground. |
| reed | A tall grass-like plant that grows in water or near it. |
| dahlia | A large Mexican garden plant with brightly colored flowers, which usually has the shape of a ball. |
| dogwood | A small tree or bush with red stems and pink or red berries. |
| honeysuckle | A climbing plant with fragrant flowers that are pink, white, or yellow in color. |
| iris | A plant with long narrow leaves and large flowers. |
| magnolia | A shrub or tree with purple, white, or pink flowers that are large in size and pleasant-smelling. |