Botany Dictionary

  • Obconic

    Obconic

    Describing a shape that is inverted cone-like, typically referring to certain plant structures such as fruits or flowers.

  • Obconic (-al)

    Obconic (-al)

    Referring to a shape that is cone-like but with the narrower end facing down, typically used for certain plant parts.

  • Obconical

    Obconical

    Having a shape that is cone-like, but with the apex pointing downward, commonly seen in certain fruits or flowers.

  • Obcordate

    Obcordate

    Referring to a shape that is heart-like, but with the notch at the apex rather than at the base.

  • Obdeltate

    Obdeltate

    Having a triangular or deltoid shape, but with the base broader than the apex.

  • Obdeltoid

    Obdeltoid

    Describing a shape that is similar to an inverted triangle or deltoid, often used in reference to leaves or other…

  • Net-veined

    Net-veined

    Referring to leaves or other plant parts that have a network-like pattern of veins, common in dicots.

  • Neuter

    Neuter

    Referring to a plant or flower that lacks reproductive organs or is sterile.

  • Neutral

    Neutral

    Referring to a condition or environment that is neither acidic nor alkaline, typically describing soil or pH.

  • New world

    New world

    A term used to describe plants or ecosystems native to the Americas, as opposed to the ‘Old World’ (Eurasia and…