Gardening Glossary
Definitions for gardening terms that start with E
- epiphyte
A plant that grows by attaching itself to something, typically another plant, and receives its nourishment from the air and water. Some varieties of orchids and air plants are epiphytes.
- erosion
The process of water washing away soil from the areas the water flows over. It can be caused by rainfall or a the flow of a body of water.
- espalier
The process of pruning a plant, normally a fruit tree, so that it grows flat against a wall or fence. Normally done to save space and to make the best use of stored heat.
- evaporation
The name of the process by which water goes from a liquid form to a gas form. This process can be sped up by heat or air flow.
- evergreen
A plant that stays green all year round by not losing it leaves. Evergreens may go into a state of semi dormancy, but never one of full dormancy.
- exudation
Releasing plant toxic chemicals through the roots so as to prevent nearby plant growth.
- eye
On tuberous root, it is the point at which either a root or stem can grow from the tuber.
