If the objective is. spotted owl habitat, repeated thinning may be needed to promote growth of large trees with plenty of open. space below for foraging habitat. An objective of keeping a forest healthy may be met by removing any trees. that show signs of decline, thereby minimizing stress on the remaining trees.
Wiktionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: 1  icteric(Noun) A medicine for jaundice. 2  icteric(Adjective) Jaundiced (having icterus); having yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes of the sclerae of the eyes, or other parts of the body. 3  icteric(Adjective) Relating to jaundice.
Overview. Turmeric is a spice that comes from a tropical herbaceous plant. It can be grown only in tropical conditions. Most gardeners who want the spice will grow it indoors or in a heated greenhouse. The spice is produced in the rhizome of the plant that resembles that of the ginger rhizome.