Botanical Terms and Expressions

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Match the following phrases with their definitions:

to read the tea leaves = to try to predict the future by interpreting signs or symbols in a situation to squirrel away = to save or store something carefully for future use, often in secret to lose one's leaves = when trees shed their foliage, usually in autumn, as part of their natural cycle to harvest the fruits of one's labor = to enjoy the results or benefits of hard work and effort

Match the following terms with their explanations:

amber = a yellowish-brown fossilized tree resin that is often used in jewelry equinox = the time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring twice a year deciduous = describing trees or plants that shed their leaves annually during certain seasons scenic = having beautiful views of nature, such as mountains, forests, or rivers

Match the definitions below with the correct terms:

a four-leaf clover = a rare type of clover that has four leaves instead of three, often considered lucky to turn over a new leaf = to make a fresh start or change one's behavior for the better autumn shedding = when trees shed their foliage, usually in autumn, as part of their natural cycle to enjoy the fruits of labor = to relish the results or benefits of hard work and effort

Match the following terms with their attributes:

<p>deciduous = trees that lose their leaves annually harvest the fruits of one's labor = to reap the benefits of one's hard work equinox = two times a year when day and night lengths are equal four-leaf clover = a symbol of luck due to its rarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the concepts with their descriptions:

<p>to read the tea leaves = to forecast future events amber = a common ingredient in jewelry making to squirrel away = to keep resources hidden for later scenic = enjoying visually appealing landscapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Deciduous

  • Refers to trees or plants that shed their leaves annually.

Four Leaf Clover

  • A rare type of clover with four leaves instead of three.
  • Often considered a lucky charm.

Equinox

  • The time of year when day and night are approximately equal in length.
  • Occurs twice a year.

To Harvest the Fruits of One's Labor

  • To enjoy the results or benefits of hard work and effort.

Amber

  • A yellowish-brown fossilized tree resin.
  • Commonly used in jewelry.

Scenic

  • Having beautiful views of nature, such as mountains, forests, or rivers.

To Read the Tea Leaves

  • To try to predict the future by interpreting signs or symbols in a situation.

To Squirrel Away

  • To save or store something carefully for future use.

To Turn Over a New Leaf

  • To make a fresh start or change one's behavior for the better.

To Lose One's Leaves

  • When trees shed their foliage, usually in autumn.
  • Part of their natural cycle.

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