Botany Dictionary

  • Lime requirement

    Lime requirement

    The amount of lime (calcium carbonate) needed to raise the pH of the soil to a desired level for optimal…

  • Lime sulfur

    Lime sulfur

    A mixture of lime and sulfur, commonly used as a fungicide or insecticide in horticulture.

  • Lime

    Lime

    A substance, typically calcium carbonate or calcium oxide, used to improve soil pH and provide essential nutrients to plants.

  • Line

    Line

    A straight or curved path, often used to describe the alignment of leaves, branches, or other plant structures.

  • Linear

    Linear

    Describing a form or shape that is straight and narrow, often used to describe plant leaves or structures.

  • Lineate

    Lineate

    Describing a pattern or structure that consists of lines, often referring to markings or veins on plant surfaces.

  • Lineolate

    Lineolate

    Having a line-like appearance, often used to describe the markings or veins on plant leaves or petals.

  • Linguiform

    Linguiform

    Having the shape or appearance of a tongue, often used to describe leaves or other plant parts that are broad…

  • Lepidote

    Lepidote

    Having small, scaly or hair-like structures on the surface, often used to describe leaves or stems.

  • Leprose

    Leprose

    Describing a surface that is rough, scaly, or flaky, often used to describe the texture of certain plant parts.