pollinator
an insect that carries pollen from one flower to another
germination
the process where seed sprout and begin to grow
plants and animals that have migrated to places where they are not native
dormant
rhizome
a horizontal, underground stem that produces new leaves, shoots, and roots
winter sowing
cold stratification
exposing seeds to cold and moist conditions to encourage germination
A plant that lives and thrives in its place of origin
scarification
breaking or softening a seed coat to allow absorption of moisture
