Farming and Vegetation

having the capacity to be used to grow crops

The farm has large arable fields perfect for wheat.

having a pale, light brown color resembling the color of dried leaves or soil

Her scarf had a delicate fallow hue, perfect for a spring day.

relating to trees with hard and dry fruits called cones and needle-shaped leaves

(of plants) annually losing leaves

coarse food (especially for livestock) composed of entire plants or the leaves and stalks of a cereal crop

to supply crops, land, etc. with water, typically by artificial means

They irrigate the fields using a network of sprinklers to ensure even water distribution.

(of a seed or plant) to begin growing

She plants seeds in the garden and watches them sprout after a few days.

a condition of ruin or deterioration, especially one that spoils an area, object, or situation

The abandoned buildings were a blight on the neighborhood.

a small rented farm around a house or the house itself, especially in Scotland

a piece of mechanical equipment used to break up the soil and remove weeds from the ground

a line of shrubs, bushes, or small trees that are planted along the edge of a field or road, especially in the UK

a dwelling, usually a farmhouse, together with its adjoining land

The family returned to their homestead after the harvest.

the practice of cultivating and breeding crops and animals and taking care of them

solid waste from animals spread on a piece of land to help plants and crops grow healthier and stronger

a field covered with grass or similar herbs suitable for animals to graze on

farm machine that gathers a food crop from the fields

someone who steals farm animals

grass or other green crops that are harvested and stored without being dried to be fed to animals in winter

a small device with holes that is put on the end of a hose, used for watering soil or lawns; a piece of equipment that is utilized in case a building is on fire

I turned on the sprinkler to water the garden while I was inside.

(of things) old but highly valued for the quality, excellent condition, or timeless design

The vintage car, restored to its former glory, exemplified the craftsmanship of classic automobiles.

the scientific study of plants, their structure, genetics, classification, etc.

She majored in botany to learn about plant genetics and classification.

a plant that lives for two years and in its second year produces seeds and flowers

a major branch of a tree

The bird perched on the thickest bough of the tree.

a thorny shrub of the rose family on which blackberries grow

I love picking fresh blackberries from the bramble near my house.

a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively

The dense foliage provided a cool shade on a hot day.

a small and young tree

The forest was filled with many new saplings.

a green pigment found in all green plants and cyanobacteria that is responsible for the absorption of the sunlight needed for the photosynthesis process

Chlorophyll is responsible for the green color of plants, reflecting its role in photosynthesis.

a tree of the poplar family, with leaves that move even in the breeze

a South Asian fig tree that can grow new trunks and roots from its branch

a large forest tree with a smooth grey trunk, shiny leaves, and small nuts

a wild plant with cup-shaped flowers that are small, bright, and yellow

a type of Dianthus often bright-colored and used for formal occasions

a tall evergreen tree from the conifer family that has wide spreading branches

a small wild plant of the pea family usually with three round leaves, often pink, purple, or white

a type of evergreen conifer tree with small rounded woody cones

a small plant of the daisy family with a yellow flower that turns into a fluffy white ball of seeds

a type of tall deciduous tree with rough serrated leaves

a tropical plant of the mallow family that has large and brightly colored flowers

(anatomy) the round colored portion of the eye around the pupil and behind the cornea

The iris is the colored part of the eye that regulates the amount of light entering the pupil.

a cocktail made from champagne and orange juice

We ordered a mimosa to celebrate brunch.