Farming and Vegetation: English Vocabulary List

having the capacity to be used to grow crops

"The land is arable."

"The land is arable and perfect for growing wheat corn and other important crops."

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

"The forest is coniferous."

"The coniferous forest is filled with evergreen trees like pine and spruce that keep their needles all year."

(of plants) annually losing leaves

"The tree is deciduous."

"The deciduous trees lose their leaves every autumn and new leaves grow back in the spring."

to feed farm animals with any agricultural foodstuff that is specifically for domesticated livestock

"The farmer fodders his cattle daily."

"The farmer grows a special type of grass to fodder his cattle during the long winter months when fresh grazing is not available in the fields."

(of a seed or plant) to begin growing

"Seeds sprout after heavy rain."

"The seeds will sprout within a week if you keep the soil moist and warm enough."

a plant disease that causes withering, discoloration, or death without immediate rotting

"The potato blight destroyed many farms rapidly"

"Gardeners must act quickly when blight appears, or it can spread to the entire crop."

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

"He lives in a small croft in Scotland."

"The small croft in the Scottish highlands was very peaceful and beautiful."

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

"Rabbits hid in the hedgerow."

"The dense hedgerow separates the two fields in the countryside."

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

"They built a homestead."

"The family built their homestead from logs and lived without electricity for many years."

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

"Good husbandry keeps animals healthy."

"Good animal husbandry practices ensure that livestock are healthy well fed and humanely treated."

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

"Animal manure enriches soil with natural nutrients"

"The farmer spread manure across the field every spring to improve the quality of the soil."

a field where animals eat grass

"The cows grazed in the pasture."

"Cows grazed peacefully in the lush pasture."

a person who cuts and collects crops when they are ready

"The farmer used a reaper to harvest the wheat."

"The harvest reaper cuts the wheat quickly during the busy season every year."

someone who steals farm animals

"The rustler was caught stealing cattle."

"The cattle rustler stole many animals from the farm last night."

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

"The farmer stored silage in a large pit."

"Farmers make silage to feed animals during the winter months when fresh grass is not available."

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

"The sprinkler watered the lawn."

"The garden sprinkler waters the plants automatically every morning during the dry season."

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

"She studied botany at university because she loved plants and flowers."

"Her fascination with the intricate details of flowers led her to pursue a degree in botany."

a major branch of a tree

"A large bough broke from the tree."

"The heavy bough of the tree broke under the weight of the snow last winter."

a thorny shrub of the rose family on which blackberries grow

"The bramble scratched my leg."

"The thorny bramble grew wild along the edge of the forest path."

a plant or tree's branches and leaves collectively

"Autumn foliage covered the hiking trail beautifully"

"The autumn foliage turned beautiful shades of red and gold."

a small and young tree

"The sapling will grow into a tree."

"The young sapling was tied to a wooden stake to keep it straight while its roots grew deep enough to support the tree on its own."

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 the green pigment in leaves that captures sunlight for photosynthesis."

"Chlorophyll is a light-absorbing pigment found in chloroplasts that plays the central role in photosynthesis by converting solar energy into chemical energy for the plant."

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

"Tall aspen tree grows fast."

"The tall aspen tree grows very fast and its leaves make a pleasant sound when the wind blows."

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

"Old beech tree beautiful."

"The old beech tree looks very beautiful in autumn when its leaves turn golden brown."

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

"The field was full of buttercups."

"The meadow was filled with bright yellow buttercups that swayed gently in the summer breeze."

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

"Red carnation smells nice."

"She received a beautiful red carnation that smells very nice on her birthday last week."

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

"Tall cedar tree grows."

"The tall cedar tree grows in the mountain forest and lives for many hundreds of years."

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

"Green clover field."

"The green clover field is full of flowers and attracts many bees every summer."

a type of evergreen conifer tree with small rounded woody cones

"Tall cypress tree."

"The tall cypress tree stands straight and is often planted near cemeteries."

a small plant with yellow flowers that turn into round, fluffy seed heads

"Dandelion has yellow flowers."

"Children love to blow the white seeds from the yellow dandelion and watch them fly away in the wind."

a type of tall deciduous tree with rough serrated leaves

"Old elm tree."

"The old elm tree provides good shade in the park during hot summer days."

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

"Beautiful hibiscus flower."

"The beautiful hibiscus flower has large colorful petals and blooms in tropical gardens."

(of farmland) not used for growing crops for a period of time, especially for the quality of the soil to improve

"The field is fallow."

"The field is fallow this year because the farmer decided to let it rest and recover."

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

"Farmers irrigate their crops regularly."

"Farmers must irrigate their crops regularly during the dry season to prevent the soil from becoming too dry."

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

"The farmer used a cultivator to prepare the soil."

"The farmer uses a cultivator to prepare the soil for planting crops every spring."

the grapes harvested or wine produced in a specific year or season

"This is a good vintage."

"The 1998 vintage of this Bordeaux is renowned for its complex flavors and exceptional aging potential."

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

"This is a biennial."

"Biennial plants complete their life cycle in two years flowering and dying in the second season."

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

"Large banyan tree stands."

"The large banyan tree stands in the village square and provides shade for many people every day."

a plant with long narrow leaves and large yellow or purple flowers

"Iris blooms beautifully."

"The purple iris stood tall among the other flowers in the well tended garden."

a plant whose leaves droop when touched

"Mimosa is delicate."

"The mimosa tree's delicate pink flowers and fern like leaves create a soft appearance."