Botany Dictionary

  • Dialyphyllous

    Dialyphyllous

    Having separate, unfused leaves or leaf-like parts.

  • Dialysepalous

    Dialysepalous

    Having separate, unfused sepals.

  • Diandrous

    Diandrous

    Having two stamens.

  • Diaphanous

    Diaphanous

    Translucent or transparent (describing thin leaves or floral parts).

  • Diaphragmed

    Diaphragmed

    Having cross-walls or partitions (e.g., in some piths or fruits).

  • Diatomaceous earth

    Diatomaceous earth

    A powdery sedimentary rock composed of fossilized diatoms, used as a soil amendment and pesticide.

  • Diazinon

    Diazinon

    An organophosphate insecticide used to control soil and foliar pests.

  • Dibble

    Dibble

    A pointed tool for making holes in soil for planting seeds or seedlings.

  • Dehisce

    Dehisce

    To split open at maturity to release contents (e.g., seed pods).

  • Dehiscence

    Dehiscence

    The method or process by which a plant structure (fruit, anther, etc.) opens to release its contents.