Endemic
When a plant is said to be 'endemic', it means it is confined, restricted, or found only in a particular location.
Frost Tender
Plants that are said to be 'frost tender' can not survive in any level of frost.
Gametes
Germ cells, called gametes, from the male and female plants fuse together during fertilization.
Glabrous
Parts of plants that are glabrous have no 'hairs' on their surface.
Gynoecium
The female reproductive part of the plant.
Hybrid
A hybrid plant is the result of interbreeding different plant species of separate taxa.
Lanceolate
This is a term describing the particular shape of leaves. Lanceolate leaves are long leaves that are wider in the middle.
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