Botany Dictionary

  • Chlorophyll

    Chlorophyll

    The green pigment in chloroplasts responsible for light absorption in photosynthesis.

  • Chloroplast

    Chloroplast

    The organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs, containing chlorophyll.

  • Chlorothalonil

    Chlorothalonil

    A broad-spectrum fungicide used to control foliar diseases.

  • Choripetalous

    Choripetalous

    Having separate, unfused petals.

  • Chorisis

    Chorisis

    The splitting of a single organ into multiple parts during development.

  • Chromosome

    Chromosome

    A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein carrying genetic information.

  • Cilia

    Cilia

    Minute hair-like projections on plant surfaces (singular: cilium).

  • Ciliate

    Ciliate

    Fringed with hairs (cilia) along the margin.

  • Ciliolate

    Ciliolate

    Having very small or fine hairs along the margin.

  • Cincinnus

    Cincinnus

    A type of scorpioid cyme where flowers develop alternately on opposite sides.