Glossary: Plant habit / ecology

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Plant habit / ecology

Synonyms: Habits

Habit The general shape of a plant. This term helps explain how a plant grows, survives, spreads, or fits into its habitat. Did you know? Knowing mature habit helps gardeners avoid planting a wide-spreading shrub too close to sidewalks or buildings.

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Habitat

Plant habit / ecology

Synonyms: Habitats

Habitat The type of place or environment in which a plant grows wild

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