Botany Dictionary

  • Endosperm

    Endosperm

    The nutritive tissue surrounding the embryo in seeds of flowering plants.

  • Endostome

    Endostome

    The inner peristome layer in moss capsules, involved in spore dispersal.

  • Endosulfan

    Endosulfan

    An organochlorine insecticide used against various crop pests (now banned in many countries).

  • Ensiform

    Ensiform

    Sword-shaped; long, flat, and pointed (describing leaves).

  • Entire

    Entire

    Having a smooth, uninterrupted margin (describing leaves, petals, etc.).

  • Entomophilous

    Entomophilous

    Insect-pollinated; adapted for pollination by insects.

  • Entomophily

    Entomophily

    Pollination by insects.

  • Epappose

    Epappose

    Lacking a pappus (the modified calyx in Asteraceae).

  • Edentate

    Edentate

    Without teeth (describing smooth leaf margins).

  • Edged

    Edged

    Having a distinct margin or border of different color or texture.