Botany Dictionary

  • Erect

    Erect

    Standing upright or vertical, often used to describe plant stems, branches, or flowers.

  • Erecto-patent

    Erecto-patent

    Spreading somewhat but still directed upward, commonly describing the position of plant parts.

  • Eremean

    Eremean

    Relating to arid or desert regions, especially the dry interior parts of Australia.

  • Ericaceous

    Ericaceous

    Pertaining to or resembling plants of the heath family (Ericaceae), often preferring acidic soils.

  • Ericetal

    Ericetal

    A plant community or habitat dominated by heath family species (Ericaceae).

  • Ericoid

    Ericoid

    Resembling or characteristic of the heath family (Ericaceae), especially in leaf shape and habit.

  • Erodible

    Erodible

    Susceptible to erosion by wind, water, or other natural forces; often applied to soil.

  • Erose

    Erose

    Describing margins that are uneven or jagged, resembling signs of wear or damage.

  • Ephemeral

    Ephemeral

    Short-lived; completing life cycle in a very short period.

  • Ephispore

    Ephispore

    The outer layer of a spore wall.