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gentian
gentian , common name for some members of the Gentianaceae, a family of widely distributed herbs, chiefly perennial and fall blooming. There are many types of gentians (genus Gentiana and similar species of other genera), most of which have blue flowers. Gentians flourish in north-temperate and... Read more |
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bitters
bitters various alcoholic beverages containing bitter principles, such as angostura bark, cascarilla, quassia, gentian, orange, quinine, and other flavoring agents, and prepared by infusion or distillation. They are used as appetizers, digestives, and flavoring for mixed drinks and frequently... Read more |
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Marlborough
Marlborough, Australia, Guyana, New Zealand, UK, USA 1. New Zealand (South Island): a unitary authority named after John Churchill (1650–1722), 1st Duke of Marlborough and a successful military commander at the highest level.2. UK (England): formerly Merleberge, possibly ‘Mrla's... Read more |
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alpine plants
alpine plants high-altitude representatives of various flowering plants (chiefly perennials) that because of their dwarf habit, profuse blooming, and the preference of many for shady places are cultivated in alpine and rock gardens . Some species require specially constructed gardens duplicating... Read more |
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Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
BABY BOTTLE TOOTH DECAY Baby bottle tooth decay (BBTD) is a type of early childhood caries (ECC) that affects primary teeth. BBTD is attributed to prolonged bottle feeding, usually during sleep, of cariogenic liquids, such as milk. It occurs in young children who have inadequate dental plaque... Read more |
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Baldwin effect
Baldwin effect The idea that phenotypic plasticity is a crucial element for the operation of natural selection. In the 1950s, some blue tits in Britain learned to peck away the caps of milk bottles and drink some of the milk. Those capable of learning this were strongly advantaged; in each... Read more |
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Tooth Decay
Tooth decay Definition Tooth decay, which is also called dental cavities or dental caries, is the destruction of the outer surface (enamel) of a tooth. Description Tooth decay results from the action of bacteria that live in plaque. Plaque is a sticky, whitish film formed by a... Read more |
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Corkscrew
Corkscrew Background Uncorking a bottle of wine presents a challenge. There is no way to grip the cork, which is completely recessed in the bottle's neck. Furthermore, pulling the cork out requires a force of 25-100 lb (110-450 N), depending on whether the cork is moist or... Read more |
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Gentian violet.(Standard Processes)(Brief Article)
Gentian violet is used to develop latent...glass tray, clear or dark storage bottles Materials and Chemicals * Gentian violet Mixing Procedure Gentian violet...be reused. Storage Clear or dark bottles Shelf Life Indefinite Disposal Observe... |
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Bottle-shaped blossoms give fromst the cold shoulder.(Home & Garden)
...It's the bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii), with bottle-shaped blossoms...1 1/2-inch "bottles" and deep-green...to poor appetite, bottle gentians are native to the...first bright-blue bottles, the ... |
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Some perennials bloom late, but worth the wait.(Home Garden)
...the wait. One of my favorites, bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii), is a standout when covered with its unique bottle-shaped blossoms. The bright blue...sunflowers. Even without the flowers, bottle gentian is a handsome plant, thanks... |
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Perennials waiting in the wings
...the wait. One of my favorites is bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii), is a standout when covered with its unique bottle-shaped blossoms. The bright blue...sunflowers.Even without the flowers, bottle gentian is a handsome plant, thanks... |
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Fall is time to admire nature's color palette.
...spectacular flower for the first time. Bottle gentians grow in wet meadows and bloom in late summer and fall. The gentians have large, 1.5-inch-tall...individual blooms have somewhat of a bottle shape. I also saw lots of New... |
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End-of-season perennials that are worth looking forward to.(Home & Garden)
...of the plants are poisonous. Bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) is another...they're 1 1/2-inch "bottles." More petite than monkshood, bottle gentian plants stand only about a foot tall. Once bottle gentian ... |
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Native gems, rare varieties are among plants for sale at Dixon
...t spread as rampantly as European types. Several kinds of tiarellas, or foamflowers, will be sold, as well as bottle gentians, columbines, cardinal flower, Virginia bluebells, Jacob's ladder, Solomon's Seal and more. Both perennial... |
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Sure, it's spring, but don't overlook fall perennials.(Home & Garden)(Midwest...
...full sun or partial shade. - Bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii). When...name my favorite perennial, bottle gentian often comes to mind. This easy...that look like bright-blue bottles. The plants, which grow up... |
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Fall is the best time for fine-tuning the garden.(Home & Garden)
...garden, the uniquely shaped blue blossoms of bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) and monkshood (Aconitum...asteroides), white daisies, 4 feet. Bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii), blue, bottle-shaped flowers, 1 foot. Helen's flower... |
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Native wildflowers used to Midwest weather, soil.(Home & Garden)
...opening from June until September. Bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) is the perfect...look like clusters of bright-blue bottles. A dainty plant standing only 12 to 15 inches tall, bottle gentian is easy to grow from either plants... |
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