Glossary of Gardening Terms: A - Z

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Descriptions of common gardening terms and phrases…

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Ovary:

Female part of flower

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The ovary is the female part of a bisexual flower that contains the ovules. Once the ovules have been fertilized by pollen they turn into seeds and the ovary develops into a protective fruit. E.g. an apple is a swollen ovary.