Botany Dictionary

  • Mercarp

    Mercarp

    A variant spelling of ‘mericarp,’ describing a single-seeded segment of a fruit in some plant families.

  • Meristele

    Meristele

    A type of vascular system in plants, characterized by the arrangement of vascular tissue in a central core surrounded by…

  • Meristem

    Meristem

    A region of undifferentiated cells in plants that can divide to form new tissues, typically located at the tips of…

  • Merophytes

    Merophytes

    Plants or plant parts that arise from meristems, which are regions of actively dividing cells.

  • Merous

    Merous

    A term used to describe a plant organ or structure that is composed of a specific number of parts, such…

  • Mast

    Mast

    A term used to describe the reproductive organs of plants, particularly the cones or flowers that produce seeds.

  • Meadow

    Meadow

    A grassy area, often rich in biodiversity, that is typically found in temperate regions and is home to a variety…

  • Mealy

    Mealy

    Describing a texture that is soft, crumbly, and powdery, often used to describe the surface or consistency of certain plant…

  • Mechanical analysis

    Mechanical analysis

    The process of determining the size distribution of particles in a sample, often used in soil science to assess soil…

  • Mechanical stability

    Mechanical stability

    The ability of a plant or plant part to maintain its structure and function under mechanical stress or environmental conditions.