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By Gardeners' World on 14/09/2007 16:57:06

Describes leaves that are completely smooth edged.


Lacerate

By Gardeners' World on 06/09/2007 16:56:31

Of a leaf having torn or ragged edges.


Marginal

By Gardeners' World on 06/09/2007 16:56:31

Of the margins or edges of leaves, or of organs such as petals.


Fimbriate

By Gardeners' World on 06/09/2007 16:56:30

Fringed. Having fringed edges, as in a stigma. Fimbriate flowers have petals with divided or split edges.


Crenulate

By Gardeners' World on 06/09/2007 16:56:30

Referring to leaves with minutely scalloped edges - the diminutive of crenate.


Laciniate

By Gardeners' World on 14/09/2007 16:57:16

Of a leaf or flower whose edges are jagged or fringed.


Picotee

By Gardeners' World on 14/09/2007 16:57:23

Refers to flowers having petals with dark edging, eg, some varieties of carnations and tulips.


Plicata

By Gardeners' World on 06/09/2007 16:56:31

Pertaining to iris flowers, which have a base colour of white or yellow, with stippled or feathered edges of a contrasting colours.


Moraine

By Gardeners' World on 14/09/2007 16:57:22

The glacial land form, comprising gravely detritus and stratified drift found at the base and edges of a glacier, and usually with a flow of fresh water. Similar to the scree found at the base of mountains and cliffs.


Around the garden job checklist - week 10

By Gardeners' World on 23/11/2011 12:52:20

Mow lawns then trim new edges with a half-moon edging toolDig compost into borders to improve water retention Add copper rings to pots to protect plants from slugs and snailsHoe bare areas of soil on dry days to remove weed seedlingsReplenish gravel


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