Gardening Glossary
Definitions for gardening terms that start with X
- xanthophyll
The chemical that causes yellow coloring. Almost all plants contain xanthophyll but typically the xanthophyll is covered up by more intense chlorophyll.
- xeriscaping
A method of landscaping that aims to use spare amounts of water while still being please in the eye.
- xylem
The vascular system of the plant that transports water through the plant.
