Botany
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(botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens
Annualnoun(botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year
Apogamynoun(botany) development of an embryo without fertilization; especially the development in some ferns of a sporophyte from the gametophyte without f…
Apophysisnoun(botany) a natural swelling or enlargement: at the base of the stalk or seta in certain mosses or on the cone scale of certain conifers
Bastnoun(botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes
Biennialnoun(botany) a plant having a life cycle that normally takes two seasons from germination to death to complete; flowering biennials usually bloom an…
Blisternoun(botany) a swelling on a plant similar to that on the skin
Callusnoun(botany) an isolated thickening of tissue, especially a stiff protuberance on the lip of an orchid
Calyxnoun(botany) the whorl of sepals of a flower collectively forming the outer floral envelope or layer of the perianth enclosing and supporting the de…
Cohesionnoun(botany) the process in some plants of parts growing together that are usually separate (such as petals)
Comanoun(botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds)
Corknoun(botany) outer tissue of bark; a protective layer of dead cells
Corollanoun(botany) the whorl of petals of a flower that collectively form an inner floral envelope or layer of the perianth; "we cultivate the flower for…
Coronanoun(botany) the trumpet-shaped or cup-shaped outgrowth of the corolla of a daffodil or narcissus flower
Divisionnoun(botany) taxonomic unit of plants corresponding to a phylum
Embryonoun(botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium
Estivationnoun(botany) the arrangement of sepals and petals in a flower bud before it opens
Etiolationnoun(botany) the act of causing a plant to develop without chlorophyll by growing it without exposure to sunlight; "the etiolation of celery"
Floranoun(botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
Foliationnoun(botany) the process of forming leaves
Germ tubenoun(botany) a slender tubular outgrowth from a spore in germination
Growth regulatornoun(botany) a plant product that acts like a hormone
Homostyledadjective(botany) having styles all of the same length
Homostylicadjective(botany) having styles all of the same length
Homostylousadjective(botany) having styles all of the same length
Leaf nodenoun(botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge
Leafingnoun(botany) the process of forming leaves
Ligulenoun(botany) any appendage to a plant that is shaped like a strap
Lipnoun(botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx
Lobenoun(botany) a part into which a leaf is divided
Malacophilynoun(botany) pollination of plants by snails.; "Malacophily is among the rarest instances of pollination."
Nodenoun(botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge
Papillanoun(botany) a tiny outgrowth on the surface of a petal or leaf
Parthenocarpynoun(botany) the development of a fruit without fertilization or seeds
Perennialnoun(botany) a plant lasting for three seasons or more
Peristomenoun(botany) fringe of toothlike appendages surrounding the mouth of a moss capsule
Phellemnoun(botany) outer tissue of bark; a protective layer of dead cells
Phloemnoun(botany) tissue that conducts synthesized food substances (e.g., from leaves) to parts where needed; consists primarily of sieve tubes
Phytohormonenoun(botany) a plant product that acts like a hormone
Pitchernoun(botany) a leaf that is modified in such a way as to resemble a pitcher or ewer
Plantnoun(botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
Plant hormonenoun(botany) a plant product that acts like a hormone
Plant lifenoun(botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
Pollen tubenoun(botany) a slender tubular outgrowth from a pollen grain when deposited on the stigma for a flower; it penetrates the style and conveys the male…
Rootnoun(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the…
Scurfnoun(botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts
Simpleadjective(botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions
Spikenoun(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
Stylenoun(botany) the narrow elongated part of the pistil between the ovary and the stigma
Taprootnoun(botany) main root of a plant growing straight downward from the stem
Unsubdividedadjective(botany) of leaf shapes; of leaves having no divisions or subdivisions
Venationnoun(botany) the arrangement of veins in a leaf
Vernationnoun(botany) the arrangement of young leaves in a leaf bud before it opens
Angiospermnounplants having seeds in a closed ovary
Fernnounany of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
Flowering plantnounplants having seeds in a closed ovary
Gymnospermnounplants of the class Gymnospermae having seeds not enclosed in an ovary
Mossnountiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
photosynthesisnounsynthesis of compounds with the aid of radiant energy (especially in plants)
Pollennounthe fine spores that contain male gametes and that are borne by an anther in a flowering plant
Pollenationnountransfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant
Pollinationnountransfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a plant
Xylemnounthe woody part of plants: the supporting and water-conducting tissue, consisting primarily of tracheids and vessels
Acrogennounany flowerless plant such as a fern (pteridophyte) or moss (bryophyte) in which growth occurs only at the tip of the main stem
Adventitious rootnounroot growing in an unusual location e.g. from a stem
Aerophytenounplant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it
Air plantnounplant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it
Apomictnouna plant that reproduces or is reproduced by apomixis
Aquaticnouna plant that lives in or on water
Autophytenounplant capable of synthesizing its own food from simple organic substances
Autophytic plantnounplant capable of synthesizing its own food from simple organic substances
autotrophnounplant capable of synthesizing its own food from simple organic substances
Autotrophic organismnounplant capable of synthesizing its own food from simple organic substances
Auxinnouna plant hormone that promotes root formation and bud growth
Briarrootnounhard woody root of the briar Erica arborea
Button snakerootnouncoarse prickly perennial eryngo of United States thought to cure rattlesnake bite
Calamusnounthe aromatic root of the sweet flag used medicinally
Carrotnoundeep orange edible root of the cultivated carrot plant
Cassavanouncassava root eaten as a staple food after drying and leaching; source of tapioca
Chicorynounthe dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute
Chicory rootnounthe dried root of the chicory plant: used as a coffee substitute
Cocoyamnounedible starchy tuberous root of taro plants
Corn silknouneach of the long filamentous styles that grow as a silky tuft at the tip of an ear of Indian corn
Cornsilknouneach of the long filamentous styles that grow as a silky tuft at the tip of an ear of Indian corn
Cropnouna cultivated plant that is grown commercially on a large scale
Cryptogamnounformerly recognized taxonomic group including all flowerless and seedless plants that reproduce by means of spores: ferns, mosses, algae, fungi
Cytokininnounany of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves
Dasheennounedible starchy tuberous root of taro plants
Eddonounedible starchy tuberous root of taro plants
Epiphytenounplant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it
Epiphytic plantnounplant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; usually grows on another plant but not parasitic on it
Eryngium yuccifoliumnouncoarse prickly perennial eryngo of United States thought to cure rattlesnake bite
Escapenouna plant originally cultivated but now growing wild
Gametophytenounthe gamete-bearing individual or phase in the life cycle of a plant having alternation of generations
Garden plantnounany of a variety of plants usually grown especially in a flower or herb garden
Gibberellinnouna plant hormone isolated from a fungus; used in promoting plant growth
Ginsengnounaromatic root of ginseng plants
Holophytenounan organism that produces its own food by photosynthesis
Horseradishnounthe root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning
Horseradish rootnounthe root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning
Hottentot breadnounthick edible rootstock of elephant's-foot
Hottentot's breadnounthick edible rootstock of elephant's-foot
Houseplantnounany of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes
Hullnounpersistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry
Hygrophytenouna plant that grows in a moist habitat
Kininnounany of a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and delay the senescence of leaves
Licorice rootnounroot of licorice used in flavoring e.g. candy and liqueurs and medicines
Mandrakenounthe root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic
Mandrake rootnounthe root of the mandrake plant; used medicinally or as a narcotic
Maniocnouncassava root eaten as a staple food after drying and leaching; source of tapioca
Microfloranounmicroscopic plants; bacteria are often considered to be microflora
Monocarpnouna plant that bears fruit once and dies
Monocarpic plantnouna plant that bears fruit once and dies
Monocarpous plantnouna plant that bears fruit once and dies
Myrmecophytenounplant that affords shelter or food to ants that live in symbiotic relations with it
Neophytenouna plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
Non-flowering plantnouna plant that does not bear flowers
Ornamentalnounany plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value
Orrisnounfragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines
Orrisrootnounfragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines
