Botanical Words Alphabetical List - ZO

ZONAL: 1. Relating to the form of a zone. 2. Relating to a major soil group marked by the well-developed characteristics that are determined by the action of climate and/or organism.

ZONE: This is an area that differs considerably from adjacent areas.

ZONES OF HARDINESS: This is a map designating areas of comparable temperatures and growing conditions with which the cultural requirements of various plants may be correlated. By comparing the hardiness rating listed in catalog, stock, or seed packet with the zone number of his or her locale, a gardener can determine the likelihood of a particular variety's ability to survive.

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