Botany Dictionary

  • Midrib

    Midrib

    The primary central vein in a leaf that runs down its middle, providing support and transporting nutrients.

  • Midvein

    Midvein

    The central vein in a leaf, responsible for the transport of water and nutrients and providing structural support.

  • Miedew

    Miedew

    A term referring to a type of material or structure in plants, though not widely defined in botanical literature.

  • Mineral soil

    Mineral soil

    Soil that is primarily composed of inorganic materials, such as sand, silt, and clay, with minimal organic matter.

  • Mineral

    Mineral

    A naturally occurring inorganic substance that is essential for plant growth, such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium.

  • Mineralization

    Mineralization

    The process by which organic matter is broken down into inorganic nutrients by microorganisms in the soil.

  • Minni-ritchi bark

    Minni-ritchi bark

    A type of bark from a particular tree species, though the term is not widely recognized or used in mainstream…

  • Minute

    Minute

    Describing something very small or fine, often used to describe small features or structures in plants.

  • Mitosis

    Mitosis

    A process of cell division that produces two genetically identical daughter cells, essential for growth and tissue repair in plants.

  • Mitriform

    Mitriform

    Describing a structure that is shaped like a mitre (a type of headgear), often used in reference to certain leaf…