Terete is a term in botany used to describe a cross section that is circular, or like a distorted circle, with a single surface wrapping around it. This is usually contrasted with cross-sections that are flattened, with a distinct upper surface that is different from the lower surface.
The peduncles of Kniphofia northiae are typical terete stems, cylindrical, and with little taper
Kniphofia also called tritoma, red hot poker, torch lily, knofflers or poker plantKniphofia also called tritoma, red hot poker, torch lily, knofflers or poker plantKniphofia
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Wat ‘n interessante woord! En die blom is so mooi!
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Dit is baie interessant, ek het dit nog nooit voorheen gehoor nie. My ma het graag die vuurpyle in haar tuin gehad.
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A great selection for the prompt Aletta. I love Red Hot Poker flowers. Thanks for joining in 🙂 🙂
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Thank you very much Brian. All these new words that I am learning about, is quite exciting. 😀
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So beautiful
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Thanks Saania! 😀
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These lovely pictures reminds me I should try growing them in my garden again 🙂
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Me too, Anne. My mom always had some in her garden!
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