Botany Dictionary

  • Genus (pl. Of genera)

    Genus (pl. Of genera)

    A group of species that share common characteristics and are classified under the same name.

  • Geophyte

    Geophyte

    A plant that survives adverse conditions by means of underground storage organs like bulbs, tubers, or rhizomes.

  • Geotropic

    Geotropic

    Referring to growth or movement in response to gravity.

  • Geotropism

    Geotropism

    The growth or movement of plants in response to gravity.

  • Germ tube

    Germ tube

    The tube-like structure that develops from a spore or pollen grain and grows toward a receptive surface.

  • Germinate

    Germinate

    To begin to grow or sprout from a seed or spore.

  • Germination

    Germination

    The process by which a seed develops into a new plant.

  • Germinative

    Germinative

    Relating to the development or production of new plants from seeds or spores.

  • Gibbous (gibbose)

    Gibbous (gibbose)

    Having a rounded or swollen shape, often used to describe leaves, fruits, or flowers.

  • Gibbous

    Gibbous

    Swollen or rounded, especially in reference to plant structures.