Botany Dictionary

  • Flagelliform

    Flagelliform

    Long, slender, and flexible like a whip or tendril.

  • Flagellum

    Flagellum

    A whip-like appendage used for movement; in plants, can refer to a long, trailing shoot.

  • Flaky

    Flaky

    Breaking or separating into thin layers or flakes; often refers to bark or coatings on plant surfaces.

  • Flash tape

    Flash tape

    A reflective tape used to deter birds and animals from gardens through movement and light reflection.

  • Flat

    Flat

    A shallow container used for sowing seeds or growing seedlings.

  • Fleshy

    Fleshy

    Thick and soft in texture; often describes leaves, roots, or fruits that store water or nutrients.

  • Flexible

    Flexible

    Capable of bending without breaking; used to describe stems, branches, or plant supports.

  • Flexuose (= flexuous)

    Flexuose (= flexuous)

    Having a wavy or zigzag form; not straight, with alternating curves or bends.

  • Flexuous

    Flexuous

    Winding or curving alternately in opposite directions; sinuous.

  • Floating row cover

    Floating row cover

    A lightweight fabric placed over crops to protect them from pests, frost, and wind while allowing light and water to…