Botany Dictionary

  • Hydrophilous

    Hydrophilous

    Describing organisms, especially plants, that thrive in or are adapted to moist or aquatic environments.

  • Hydrophily

    Hydrophily

    A form of pollination in which pollen is transported by water rather than wind or animals.

  • Hydrophyte

    Hydrophyte

    A plant that grows in or is adapted to living in water or moist conditions, such as aquatic plants.

  • Honeydewed

    Honeydewed

    Covered with or having a coating of honeydew, a sugary excretion from insects like aphids.

  • Hook climber

    Hook climber

    A plant that climbs by using hook-like structures, such as tendrils or modified leaves, to latch onto surfaces.

  • Horizon soil

    Horizon soil

    The distinct layers or horizons of soil that differ in composition and structure, often used in soil classification.

  • Hormone

    Hormone

    A chemical substance produced by plants or animals that regulates growth, development, and physiological processes.

  • Hort.

    Hort.

    An abbreviation for horticulture or horticulturist, often used in academic or professional contexts.

  • Horticultural oil

    Horticultural oil

    A type of oil used in gardening and horticulture to control pests and diseases, often through suffocating insects.

  • Horticultural

    Horticultural

    Relating to the art or practice of growing and cultivating plants, particularly for food or ornamental purposes.