Botany Dictionary

  • Persistent (3)

    Persistent (3)

    Referring to plant organs or parts that stay in place or retain their function for a long period, such as…

  • Perula

    Perula

    A small, protective structure in mosses that covers the spore capsule.

  • Perule

    Perule

    A small, scale-like structure found in some plants, often covering reproductive organs or young shoots.

  • Pest netting

    Pest netting

    A mesh material used to protect plants from insect pests by covering the plants or crops.

  • Pest

    Pest

    An organism, typically an insect, that causes damage to plants by feeding on them or spreading diseases.

  • Pest-free plants

    Pest-free plants

    Plants that are not infested with pests or diseases, and are free from harmful insects or pathogens.

  • Pesticide

    Pesticide

    A chemical substance used to kill or control pests, including insects, fungi, and weeds, often applied to crops or plants.

  • Petal

    Petal

    A thin, typically colorful leaf structure of a flower that surrounds the reproductive organs, attracting pollinators.

  • Petaloid

    Petaloid

    Resembling a petal in appearance or function, often referring to non-petal parts of a flower that mimic petals.

  • Petiolar

    Petiolar

    Relating to the petiole, the stalk that attaches a leaf to the stem of a plant.