Botany Dictionary

  • Epigynous

    Epigynous

    Having floral parts (calyx, corolla, stamens) attached above the ovary.

  • Epilithic

    Epilithic

    Growing on the surface of rocks.

  • Epiparasite

    Epiparasite

    A parasitic plant that grows on another parasitic plant.

  • Epipetalous

    Epipetalous

    Having stamens attached to the petals.

  • Epiphyllous

    Epiphyllous

    Growing on the surface of leaves (as some plants or lichens).

  • Epiphyte

    Epiphyte

    A plant that grows on another plant for physical support but is not parasitic.

  • Epiphytic

    Epiphytic

    Relating to or characteristic of epiphytes.

  • Episepalous

    Episepalous

    Having stamens attached to the sepals.

  • Embryophyte

    Embryophyte

    A land plant that develops from an embryo protected by parental tissue.

  • Embryo-sac

    Embryo-sac

    The female gametophyte in flowering plants, located within the ovule.