Term:
Terrestrial
Terrestrial
Definition:
Growing upon the ground, referring to a plant with its root system anchored in the ground.
Growing upon the ground, referring to a plant with its root system anchored in the ground.
Glossary Details:
Title: A terrestrial orchid. Drawing by B. Angell.
Description: A terrestrial orchid from Fig. 133 in Mori et al. (1997). Showing peduncular and floral bracts. The scape is the central axis bearing the inflorescence.