Botanical Words Alphabetical List - ET

ETAGERE: A series of open shelves for growing and displaying plants; a tiered plant stand.

ETHION: A synthetic insecticide effective against sucking and chewing insects, especially whiteflies and mites.

ETIOLATE: To blanch or whiten a plant or part of a plant by excluding sunlight. This is often done with endive, celery, and cauliflower.

ETIOLATION: 1.The process of causing a plant to whiten by excluding sunlight. 2. Pale, sickly, excessive growth caused by insufficient light, incorrect feeding, or overcrowding.

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