Botany Dictionary

  • Obpyramidal

    Obpyramidal

    Referring to a shape that is pyramid-like but with the broader base at the apex, resembling an inverted pyramid.

  • Obpyriform

    Obpyriform

    Describing a shape that is pear-shaped, with the narrower end at the top and the broader end at the base.

  • Obrotund

    Obrotund

    Describing a round shape that is slightly flattened, often used in reference to leaves or fruits.

  • Obsolescent

    Obsolescent

    Describing a plant or plant part that is becoming obsolete or losing its function.

  • Obsolete

    Obsolete

    Referring to a plant part or species that is no longer in use or has fallen out of common knowledge…

  • Obspathulate

    Obspathulate

    Describing a shape that is spoon-like, broad at the top and narrowing toward the base.

  • Obtriangular

    Obtriangular

    Describing a shape that is triangular but with one side or angle altered, often referring to certain leaves or flower…

  • Obtrullate

    Obtrullate

    Referring to a shape that is oval and slightly elongated, resembling a truncated oval.

  • Obtuse

    Obtuse

    Having a blunt or rounded tip, typically used to describe leaves, petals, or other plant parts that do not come…

  • Obtuse (1)

    Obtuse (1)

    Referring to an angle that is greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees, often used to describe leaf…