Echiniformis
A latin word used in plant naming meaning - shaped like a hedgehog.
Edging Plants
Dwarf varieties or low, compact plants that are used for the front of a border, or for planting along paths or steps.
Embryo
The dormant, immature plant within each seed. The 'germ' referred to in wheat germ.
Endosperm
The food storage tissue within a seed.
Epidermis
The outermost layer of cells in herbaceous plants.
Epiphytic Roots
Roots take moisture and nutrients from the air. Epiphytic plants grow on other plants and use them for support only.
Erecta
A latin word used in plant naming meaning - erect, stiff or upright.
Ericoides
A latin word used in plant naming meaning - heath-like, of the Ericaceae family.
Evergreen
A plant that retains its leaves for most or all of an annual growing cycle.
Everlasting
A plant whose flowers or foliage can be prepared for dried arrangements (and hold their main characteristics) and hence be everlasting. Paper Daisies or Straw Flowers (Bracteantha bracteata) are a classic example
Exotic
Plants grown outside a specific habitat or area; non-native.