Botany Dictionary

  • Not persistent

    Not persistent

    Describing a plant part, such as a leaf or flower, that does not remain attached or does not last for…

  • Not serotinous

    Not serotinous

    Describing a plant that does not have seeds that remain dormant for long periods, waiting for specific conditions to release…

  • Noxious

    Noxious

    Referring to plants or organisms that are harmful or toxic, often in the context of pests or invasive species.

  • Nucellus

    Nucellus

    The central part of an ovule in seed plants, where the embryo sac is located.

  • Numerous

    Numerous

    Referring to a large number or quantity, often used to describe a large number of flowers, seeds, or other plant…

  • Nut

    Nut

    A type of dry, indehiscent fruit, typically with a hard outer shell surrounding a single seed.

  • Nutlet

    Nutlet

    A small nut, often referring to the individual seed in certain fruits, like in the case of some grasses and…

  • Nutrition

    Nutrition

    The process by which plants absorb and utilize nutrients, essential for growth and development.

  • Ob

    Ob

    A prefix meaning ‘against’ or ‘toward’, used in botanical terms to describe certain directions or orientations.

  • Ob-

    Ob-

    A prefix meaning ‘in the opposite direction’ or ‘toward’, used in some botanical terms.