Botany Dictionary

  • Polymorphic (polymorphous)

    Polymorphic (polymorphous)

    Having or existing in various forms; exhibiting polymorphism.

  • Pollen

    Pollen

    The male microgametophyte of seed plants, containing the cells that produce sperm.

  • Pollen-mass

    Pollen-mass

    A compact grouping of pollen grains, often found in orchids and milkweeds.

  • Pollen-sac

    Pollen-sac

    The part of the anther that contains and releases pollen.

  • Pollinarium (pl. Pollinaria)

    Pollinarium (pl. Pollinaria)

    A structure in orchids and milkweeds containing pollen masses, stalks, and adhesive discs.

  • Pollinarium

    Pollinarium

    The complete pollen delivery unit in certain flowers, including pollinia and their attachments.

  • Pollination

    Pollination

    The act of transferring pollen to enable fertilization in plants.

  • Pollinia

    Pollinia

    Coherent masses of pollen grains, typically found in orchids and some other families.

  • Pollinium

    Pollinium

    A mass of pollen grains transferred as a unit during pollination in certain plants.

  • Pollinium (pl. Pollinia)

    Pollinium (pl. Pollinia)

    A single cohesive mass of pollen that is characteristic of orchids and milkweeds.