Botany Dictionary

  • Marcescent

    Marcescent

    Describing plant parts, particularly leaves, that wither but do not fall off immediately, staying attached to the plant.

  • Margin

    Margin

    The boundary or edge of a plant part, often used to describe its shape or characteristics.

  • Marginal

    Marginal

    Referring to a characteristic or feature that occurs at the margin or border of a plant part.

  • Marginal farmland

    Marginal farmland

    Land that is not very productive or suitable for intensive farming, often located on the edges of more fertile areas.

  • Marine

    Marine

    Relating to the sea or ocean, often used to describe plants or animals that live in or near marine environments.

  • Maritime

    Maritime

    Pertaining to the sea or coastal regions, often used to describe plants or ecosystems adapted to saltwater conditions.

  • Marl

    Marl

    A type of soil that contains a high proportion of clay and calcium carbonate, often found in wetland or coastal…

  • Marrow

    Marrow

    The soft, spongy tissue inside certain plant stems or fruits, such as the interior of a squash or cucumber.

  • Marsh

    Marsh

    A wetland area that is typically dominated by herbaceous plants, often found near bodies of water such as lakes, rivers,…

  • Massula

    Massula

    A small cluster of pollen grains, particularly in certain plants like orchids.