Botany Dictionary

  • Leafstalk

    Leafstalk

    The stem-like structure that connects the blade of a leaf to the main stem or branch of the plant.

  • Leaf-trace

    Leaf-trace

    The vascular bundle that extends from the stem to the leaf, providing it with water, nutrients, and structural support.

  • Leathery

    Leathery

    A texture that is tough and pliable, often used to describe plant leaves that have a thick, durable feel.

  • Lectotype

    Lectotype

    A specimen selected as the type for a species or subspecies, particularly when the original description of the species was…

  • Legume

    Legume

    A plant that produces a pod containing seeds, commonly found in the family Fabaceae, such as beans, peas, and lentils.

  • Lemma

    Lemma

    A bract or scale located at the base of a flower or inflorescence, particularly in grasses.

  • Lenticel

    Lenticel

    A pore-like structure in the outer layer of a plant’s stem or bark, responsible for the exchange of gases.

  • Lenticellate

    Lenticellate

    Describing plant tissues that are covered with lenticels, which are small openings that allow for gas exchange.

  • Lenticular

    Lenticular

    Having a lens-like shape, often used to describe certain plant structures such as seeds or fruit.

  • Lentiginous

    Lentiginous

    Having small, dark spots or markings, often used to describe certain plant tissues or surface features.