Botany Dictionary

  • Dehiscent

    Dehiscent

    Opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds or spores.

  • Dehydration

    Dehydration

    The excessive loss of water from plant tissues, leading to wilting or death.

  • Deltoid

    Deltoid

    Triangular in shape, like the Greek letter delta (Δ); often describing leaf shapes.

  • Dendriform

    Dendriform

    Tree-like in form or branching pattern.

  • Dendritic

    Dendritic

    Branching like a tree; having a tree-like pattern (used for veins, roots, or other structures).

  • Dendroid

    Dendroid

    Resembling a tree in form or habit.

  • Dentrification

    Dentrification

    The microbial process of converting nitrates in soil to nitrogen gas, reducing soil fertility.

  • Denshire

    Denshire

    A dense growth of shrubs or small trees.

  • Dentate

    Dentate

    Having teeth-like projections perpendicular to the margin (describing leaf edges).

  • Denticidal capsule

    Denticidal capsule

    A capsule that dehisces through apical teeth or openings.