Botany Dictionary

  • Inorganic fertilizer

    Inorganic fertilizer

    Fertilizers that are synthetically produced or derived from non-living materials, typically rich in essential nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.

  • Inorganic nitrogen

    Inorganic nitrogen

    Nitrogen derived from non-living sources, often found in synthetic fertilizers or soil amendments.

  • Inorganic

    Inorganic

    Referring to substances or compounds that do not come from living organisms, typically used to describe mineral or synthetic materials.

  • Inrolled

    Inrolled

    Describing a leaf or other plant part that is rolled inward, often as a response to environmental stress or damage.

  • Insecticidal soap

    Insecticidal soap

    A type of soap formulated to control insect pests on plants, effective by disrupting the pests’ cell membranes.

  • Insecticide

    Insecticide

    A chemical substance used to kill or control insects that may damage plants or crops.

  • Insectivorous

    Insectivorous

    Describing plants that feed on insects, such as carnivorous plants like Venus flytraps or pitcher plants.

  • Insectivorous (plants)

    Insectivorous (plants)

    Plants that capture and digest insects or other small animals to obtain nutrients, typically in nutrient-poor soils.

  • Inserted (on)

    Inserted (on)

    Describing a plant part that is attached or inserted onto another structure, such as a leaf inserted on a stem.

  • Induplicate

    Induplicate

    Referring to a type of leaf or part that is folded inward or curled along the midrib or central axis.