Botany Dictionary

  • Determinate inflorescence

    Determinate inflorescence

    An inflorescence where the terminal flower opens first, stopping further elongation.

  • Dextrorse

    Dextrorse

    Twining or twisting to the right (clockwise when viewed from above).

  • Di-

    Di-

    Prefix meaning two or twice (e.g., diadelphous – in two brotherhoods).

  • Diadelphous

    Diadelphous

    Having stamens united in two groups (as in many Fabaceae, with 9+1 arrangement).

  • Diageotropic

    Diageotropic

    Growing horizontally in response to gravity (applied to roots or other organs).

  • Diageotropism

    Diageotropism

    The tendency of plant organs to grow horizontally under gravitational influence.

  • Diaheliotropic

    Diaheliotropic

    Leaves or other organs that orient perpendicular to sunlight for maximum exposure.

  • Diaheliotropism

    Diaheliotropism

    The movement of plant parts to maintain perpendicular orientation to sunlight.

  • Dialycarpous

    Dialycarpous

    Having separate, unfused carpels.

  • Dialypetalous

    Dialypetalous

    Having separate, unfused petals.