Botany Dictionary

  • Ellipsoid-cylindric

    Ellipsoid-cylindric

    Intermediate between ellipsoid and cylindrical in shape.

  • Elliptic

    Elliptic

    Oval in outline with the widest point at the middle and tapered ends.

  • Elongate

    Elongate

    Extended or lengthened in form.

  • Eluviation

    Eluviation

    The downward movement of dissolved or suspended material in soil.

  • Emarginate

    Emarginate

    Having a shallow notch at the apex (of leaves, petals, etc.).

  • Emargination

    Emargination

    A shallow notch at the tip of a leaf or petal.

  • Embossed

    Embossed

    Having raised designs or patterns on the surface.

  • Embryo

    Embryo

    The young, undeveloped plant within a seed.

  • Dust/dusting

    Dust/dusting

    Applying dry pesticide or fungicide powder to plants.

  • Duster

    Duster

    A device for applying powdered pesticides or fungicides.