Botany Dictionary

  • Residue

    Residue

    The remaining part after the removal or decomposition of another part; often organic matter left on soil.

  • Resinous

    Resinous

    Containing or resembling resin; sticky and aromatic.

  • Resmethrin

    Resmethrin

    A synthetic pyrethroid insecticide used in agricultural and garden pest control.

  • Rest period

    Rest period

    A phase in a plant’s life cycle when growth ceases temporarily, usually due to environmental factors.

  • Resupinate

    Resupinate

    Describing flowers that are inverted or appear to be upside-down due to a twist in the ovary or stalk.

  • Re-

    Re-

    A prefix meaning again or back.

  • Reaction

    Reaction

    A response by a plant to a stimulus or environmental factor.

  • Receptacle

    Receptacle

    The floral axis or base that supports floral parts.

  • Recurved

    Recurved

    Curved downward or backward away from the axis.

  • Reflexed

    Reflexed

    Turning or bending backward, often used for sepals or petals.