Botany Dictionary

  • Binomial nomenclature

    Binomial nomenclature

    The formal system of naming species with two parts (genus + specific epithet).

  • Biodynamic

    Biodynamic

    A holistic, ecological approach to agriculture and gardening emphasizing cosmic rhythms.

  • Biota

    Biota

    The plant and animal life of a particular region.

  • Biotype

    Biotype

    A group of genetically identical plants within a species with distinct characteristics.

  • Bipalmately compound

    Bipalmately compound

    A leaf divided palmately with each division also palmately compound.

  • Bipartite

    Bipartite

    Divided into two parts nearly to the base.

  • Bipinnate

    Bipinnate

    A compound leaf where leaflets are arranged on secondary axes (pinnae).

  • Bud sport

    Bud sport

    A shoot that differs genetically from the parent plant due to a somatic mutation.

  • Bud variation

    Bud variation

    Natural genetic variation occurring in buds, leading to different characteristics in new growth.

  • Budding strip

    Budding strip

    A narrow strip of bark with buds used in plant propagation.