Botany Dictionary

  • Umbel

    Umbel

    A flower cluster in which stalks of nearly equal length arise from a common point, like umbrella ribs.

  • Umbel (2)

    Umbel (2)

    A type of inflorescence characteristic of plants like carrots and parsley.

  • Umbelliform

    Umbelliform

    Shaped like an umbel or umbrella.

  • Umbellulate

    Umbellulate

    Having small umbels; describes a compound umbel composed of smaller umbels.

  • Umbellule

    Umbellule

    A secondary or small umbel within a compound umbel.

  • Umbellule (2)

    Umbellule (2)

    A diminutive umbel, often found as a branch of a larger umbel.

  • Umbo

    Umbo

    A central, raised area or bump, often on seeds or shields.

  • Umbonate

    Umbonate

    Having a central raised area or knob, like an umbo.

  • Tunic (2)

    Tunic (2)

    A protective sheath or outer layer of certain plant organs.

  • Turbinate

    Turbinate

    Top-shaped or inverted cone-like in form.