Botany Dictionary

  • Monotypic

    Monotypic

    Referring to a genus or taxonomic group that includes only a single species.

  • Monovalent cations

    Monovalent cations

    Positively charged ions with a single charge, such as sodium (Na+) and potassium (K+), important in plant nutrient uptake.

  • Monstrose

    Monstrose

    Describing plants with abnormal, often distorted or irregular growth, typically used to describe certain mutations.

  • Montane

    Montane

    Referring to the mountainous regions or the plants and ecosystems that occur in such regions.

  • Moor

    Moor

    A type of wetland characterized by acidic, nutrient-poor soil and dominated by grasses, heathers, or mosses.

  • Morphic

    Morphic

    Referring to the form or structure of an organism, especially in terms of its appearance or shape.

  • Morphocline

    Morphocline

    A gradual change or transition in the morphology of an organism or species across a geographic area.

  • Morphology

    Morphology

    The branch of biology that studies the structure and form of organisms, including their anatomical features.

  • Mosaic

    Mosaic

    A pattern or arrangement of different elements, often referring to the distribution of plant species or structures in a landscape.

  • Motile

    Motile

    Describing organisms or cells that are capable of movement, either through flagella, cilia, or other mechanisms.