Botany Dictionary

  • Isogynous

    Isogynous

    Describing a floral arrangement where the pistils are of equal length, commonly used in plant taxonomy to describe certain flowers.

  • Isomerous

    Isomerous

    Referring to a flower structure in which the number of floral parts (petals, sepals, stamens) are equal, often used in…

  • Isomorphic

    Isomorphic

    Describing structures that are similar in shape or form but may have different origins or functions, often used in plant…

  • Isostemonous

    Isostemonous

    Referring to a condition in which all the stamens in a flower are of equal length, often seen in certain…

  • Isostemony

    Isostemony

    The condition in which all the stamens of a flower are equal in length, a characteristic of certain plant families.

  • Isotype

    Isotype

    A duplicate specimen of the type specimen in botanical nomenclature, used for comparison and validation.

  • Jardiniere stand

    Jardiniere stand

    A decorative plant stand or holder, often used to display potted plants in gardens or interiors.

  • Joint

    Joint

    A point where two parts, such as stems or leaves, are connected, often referring to a flexible or movable connection…

  • Jointed

    Jointed

    Describing a structure that is segmented or articulated, often used in reference to stems or leaves that are connected by…

  • Jugary

    Jugary

    Relating to the jugum, a structure where two leaflets or parts are joined together in a symmetrical arrangement.