CULT: Parts of the iris rhizome

> When I speak of the front of the rhizome,
>I mean the part that contains the toe,

Hmm.  I'm still confused, and this confusion is leading me to prepare to 
take pics of my rzs and create a "parts of the rhizome" diagram much as I 
did a "parts of the iris flower" for my website.  So, let's see if I can 
get this straight.  Please, anyone and everyone, feel free to correct me 
if I am misunderstanding the terminology.

TOP - portion of rhizome traditionally planted parallel to and level with 
the soil surface - directly opposite the bottom from which the roots grow

BOTTOM - underside of rhizome from which the roots grow downward

BACK - portion of rhizome from which the primary fan of leaves grows - 
also referred to as the HEEL

HEEL - same as BACK

FRONT - end of rhizome farthest from the BACK

TOE - same as FRONT

INCREASES - small rhizomes, each with its own fan of leaves, growing from 
the sides of the original rhizome

TOES (not to be confused with TOE) - the beginning stages of INCREASES 
that have not yet grown enough to sprout leaves

What have I left out/gotten wrong?

Laurie


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http://www.angelfire.com/mn3/shadowood/irisintro.html
USDA zone 3b, AHS zone 4 - northern MN
normal annual precipitation 26-27"
slightly acid clay soil

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