Botany Dictionary

  • Tricarpellary

    Tricarpellary

    Having three carpels (female reproductive organs) in a flower.

  • Trichome

    Trichome

    A hair-like outgrowth on the surface of a plant, often for protection or secretion.

  • Trichome (2)

    Trichome (2)

    A small hair or outgrowth from the epidermis of a plant, serving various functions such as defense or reducing water…

  • Trichome (3)

    Trichome (3)

    Microscopic plant hairs that can be glandular or non-glandular, found on stems, leaves, and flowers.

  • Tomentose (3)

    Tomentose (3)

    Describes a plant part that is densely hairy with a felt-like texture.

  • Top-dressing

    Top-dressing

    Applying a layer of fertilizer or compost to the surface of soil around plants.

  • Topiary

    Topiary

    The art of trimming and shaping plants into decorative forms, often geometric or animal-like.

  • Topography

    Topography

    The arrangement of natural and artificial features of an area, influencing plant growth and landscape planning.

  • Topotype

    Topotype

    A specimen collected from the original location where a species was first identified or described.

  • Torose

    Torose

    Swollen or knobby; having a surface with alternating swellings and constrictions.