Botany Dictionary

  • Lynate

    Lynate

    Possibly a misspelling or variation of ‘lyrate,’ referring to a leaf shape with multiple lobes and a central axis.

  • Lyrate

    Lyrate

    Describing a leaf shape that is pinnately lobed, with a central lobe and smaller, side lobes.

  • Macaronesia

    Macaronesia

    A region of the Atlantic Ocean consisting of several groups of islands, including the Azores, Canary Islands, Madeira, and Cape…

  • Macro-

    Macro-

    A prefix meaning large or long, often used in biological terms to describe organisms or structures that are larger than…

  • Macrogametophyte

    Macrogametophyte

    The female gametophyte in plants, typically large and capable of producing eggs for fertilization.

  • Macrophyllous

    Macrophyllous

    Having large leaves, typically used to describe plants with large, broad foliage.

  • Macropodous

    Macropodous

    Having large or prominent feet or limbs, often used to describe certain plants or animals.

  • Macropore

    Macropore

    A large pore in soil or other plant tissues that allows for the movement of water and gases.

  • Macrosporangium

    Macrosporangium

    A structure in plants that produces macrospores, the female spores involved in sexual reproduction.

  • Macrospore

    Macrospore

    The larger of the two types of spores produced by seed plants, typically developing into the female gametophyte.