Botany Dictionary

  • Glochidiate

    Glochidiate

    Having glochids, which are small, barbed spines typically found on cactus species.

  • Glochidium

    Glochidium

    A type of small, hook-shaped larva found in certain freshwater mussels, used for attaching to host organisms.

  • Glochids

    Glochids

    Barbed spines found on plants, especially cacti, that can cause irritation when touched.

  • Glomerate

    Glomerate

    To form into a dense cluster or mass.

  • Glomerulate

    Glomerulate

    Arranged in small, compact clusters or groups.

  • Glomerule

    Glomerule

    A dense, rounded cluster, often used to describe flowers or fruits clustered together.

  • Glossy

    Glossy

    Having a smooth and shiny surface.

  • Geniculate

    Geniculate

    Bent or knee-like in structure; having a joint or angle.

  • Genotype

    Genotype

    The genetic constitution of an individual organism.

  • Genus

    Genus

    A taxonomic rank below family and above species, grouping closely related species.