exposing seeds to cold and moist conditions to encourage germination
rhizome
a horizontal, underground stem that produces new leaves, shoots, and roots
germination
dormant
scarification
breaking or softening a seed coat to allow absorption of moisture
invasive species
plants and animals that have migrated to places where they are not native
winter sowing
planting seeds in the winter months for cold stratification
pollinator
an insect that carries pollen from one flower to another
native plant
