flowering plant
noun
plural flowering plants
: any of a class (Angiospermae) of vascular plants that have male and female reproductive structures enclosed in a flower, that have seeds which arise from ovules contained in the ovaries, and that produce dry or fleshy fruits after double fertilization : angiosperm
The butterflies feed off the nectar of any flowering plant and lay their eggs on what's called a host plant.—
Michael Fitzpatrick
Michael FitzpatrickAbout 75% of all flowering plants rely on animal pollinators and over 200,000 species of animals act as pollinators.—Steve Smith
Steve SmithDuckweed, the smallest flowering plant, measures less than 5 millimeters across.—Timothy Cooney et al.
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Ginger comes from a flowering plant that originated in Southeast Asia.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024
Try Companion Planting Basil and other strongly scented herbs naturally repel thrips, while flowering plants, like yarrow, dill, and parsley, attract ladybugs and other thrip predators.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
During the breeding season, Costa's hummingbirds can be found in desert habitats, particularly areas with blooming ocotillo and other flowering plants.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
She’s chosen and planted as many species of flowering plants as possible for this farm, which today boasts 350 different varieties.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024
Try Companion Planting Basil and other strongly scented herbs naturally repel thrips, while flowering plants, like yarrow, dill, and parsley, attract ladybugs and other thrip predators.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
During the breeding season, Costa's hummingbirds can be found in desert habitats, particularly areas with blooming ocotillo and other flowering plants.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024
She’s chosen and planted as many species of flowering plants as possible for this farm, which today boasts 350 different varieties.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Flowering plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flowering%20plant. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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