Botany Dictionary

  • Triquetrous

    Triquetrous

    Having three distinct longitudinal angles or ridges; three-angled in cross-section.

  • Triquetrous (2)

    Triquetrous (2)

    Three-sided or sharply triangular, often describing stems or fruits.

  • Tristachyous

    Tristachyous

    Having three rows of spikelets or inflorescence branches.

  • Tristichous

    Tristichous

    Arranged in three vertical rows along a stem.

  • Trichotomous

    Trichotomous

    Dividing into three branches or parts; often used to describe patterns of plant branching.

  • Tricostate

    Tricostate

    Having three prominent longitudinal veins or ribs.

  • Tridactylate

    Tridactylate

    Having three fingers or finger-like projections.

  • Tridentate

    Tridentate

    Having three teeth or tooth-like projections, especially on the margin of a leaf or petal.

  • Trifoliate

    Trifoliate

    Having three leaflets arranged on a single leaf stalk.

  • Trifoliate (2)

    Trifoliate (2)

    Composed of three distinct leaflets, often seen in legumes and clover species.