Botany Dictionary

  • Lacrymiform

    Lacrymiform

    Tear-shaped, often referring to plant structures like leaves or flowers that resemble the shape of a tear.

  • Lacuna

    Lacuna

    An empty or unfilled space within a structure, often referring to gaps in plant tissues or between cells.

  • Keel

    Keel

    A structure that is boat-shaped, often found in some plants to protect or support reproductive organs.

  • Keeled (1)

    Keeled (1)

    Describing a structure that has a prominent, ridge-like shape, often seen in certain leaves or plant parts.

  • Keeled (2)

    Keeled (2)

    Referring to a plant part with a keel-like structure, typically providing support or protection to reproductive organs.

  • Keeled above

    Keeled above

    Describing a plant structure that has a keel or ridge-like feature on the upper surface, often seen in leaves or…

  • Keeled below

    Keeled below

    Describing a plant structure that has a keel or ridge-like feature on the lower surface, often seen in certain leaf…

  • Keeled

    Keeled

    Having a prominent ridge or keel-like structure, often referring to leaves, flowers, or other plant parts.

  • Keiki

    Keiki

    A small plantlet or offshoot that forms on the flower spike of some orchids, often used to propagate the plant.

  • Kernel

    Kernel

    The soft, edible part inside a seed or nut, often used for reproduction or consumption in plants.