Botany Dictionary

  • Bonsai

    Bonsai

    The art of growing miniature trees in containers through careful pruning and training.

  • Border fence

    Border fence

    A decorative or functional fence used to define garden boundaries.

  • Border

    Border

    A planted edge along a garden path or boundary, typically featuring ornamental plants.

  • Bordered

    Bordered

    Having a distinct margin or edge of different color or texture.

  • Boric acid

    Boric acid

    A compound sometimes used as an insecticide or fungicide in horticulture.

  • Boron

    Boron

    An essential micronutrient for plant growth, involved in cell wall formation.

  • Bosket

    Bosket

    A small grove or thicket of trees in a formal garden.

  • Boss

    Boss

    A rounded protuberance or knob-like structure, especially in flowers.

  • Botanic

    Botanic

    Relating to plants or botany.

  • Botanical insecticide

    Botanical insecticide

    Plant-derived compounds used to control insect pests (e.g., pyrethrum, neem oil).