Botany Dictionary

  • Isandrous

    Isandrous

    Describing a type of flower where the stamens are of equal length, typically found in plants with regular flower arrangements.

  • Isanthous

    Isanthous

    Referring to a flower that has petals or structures similar in color to one another, often used in plant identification.

  • Iso-

    Iso-

    A prefix meaning ‘equal’ or ‘uniform,’ used in terms like ‘isobilateral’ to describe symmetrical or evenly distributed structures.

  • Isobifacial

    Isobifacial

    Describing a plant part, such as a leaf, that has two similar sides or faces, often used in reference to…

  • Isobilateral (= isolated)

    Isobilateral (= isolated)

    Describing a structure that is symmetrical and has equal or similar sides, often used in plant morphology.

  • Isobilateral

    Isobilateral

    Describing a structure that has two symmetrical or equal sides, often referring to leaves or floral parts.

  • Isodiametric

    Isodiametric

    Referring to a structure or shape that has equal or nearly equal dimensions in all directions, often used to describe…

  • International corona

    International corona

    A type of corona (a ring-like structure) found in certain flowers, often referring to the part that surrounds the reproductive…

  • Intra-

    Intra-

    A prefix meaning ‘within’ or ‘inside,’ often used to describe parts or processes occurring within a particular structure.

  • Intramarginal

    Intramarginal

    Located within the margin or edge of a structure, such as a leaf or petal.