We thought that some of you might get a tadd confused by the complex
technical terms knocking around - so we've taken the main ones and
reproduced them for you here - it would be wise to study them, commit
them to memory and be prepared to astound and amaze your friends
with your new found knowledge and expertise!!
| GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS |
| Adaptable |
Possibly a Trifid |
| Bold |
Get the sunglassess out |
| Bristly |
Watch out for climbing Hedgehogs |
| Cane |
Culm |
| Clumping |
You will need more than one |
| Culm |
Cane |
| Deep Rooted |
Get the dynamite out |
| Drooping |
Needs no further explanation |
| Enchanting |
Almost certainly a fairy tale |
| Essential |
Probably expensive, but essential |
| Exceptional |
Very, very, nice |
| Flexible |
Droops and dangles at leisure |
| Frothy |
You've been drinking again |
| Glorious |
Exceptionally outstanding |
| Hummock |
Beware of Badgers |
| Hybrid |
Best of both worlds |
| Invasive |
Will annoy the neighbours (hopefully) |
| Masses |
Usually more than one |
| Mega |
Wow! |
| Nodding |
Could be up, could be down |
| Outstanding |
Exceptional, or plant outside (whichever) |
| Persistent |
Likely to be a female |
| Plentiful |
You will need a machete |
| Rare |
We had one or two in 1979 and are still looking |
| Refined |
A bit upmarket |
| Sparse |
You will need new glasses (buy 3, just in case) |
| Sporadic |
Maybe, maybe not! |
| Stiff |
Not drooping |
| Stunning |
Plant in groups of 15 |
Unusual
|
You must be mad, obsessed or a plantaholic |
| Woodlander |
Probably a weed |
