Botany Dictionary

  • Coronule

    Coronule

    A small crown or coronet, especially on seeds.

  • Corpusculum

    Corpusculum

    In milkweed flowers, the gland connecting pairs of pollinia.

  • Cortex

    Cortex

    The outer layer of tissue in roots and stems, located between the epidermis and vascular tissue.

  • Corymb

    Corymb

    A flat-topped or convex inflorescence where the lower flower stalks are longer, bringing all flowers to about the same level.

  • Corymbose

    Corymbose

    Arranged in or resembling a corymb.

  • Cosmopolitan

    Cosmopolitan

    Having a worldwide distribution; occurring in most regions of the world.

  • Costa

    Costa

    A rib or midvein, especially the midrib of a leaf or frond.

  • Costal

    Costal

    Relating to or having ribs or veins.

  • Costapalmate

    Costapalmate

    A palm leaf that is intermediate between pinnate and palmate, with a definite costa (midrib) but partially divided.

  • Costate

    Costate

    Having one or more longitudinal ribs or ridges.