Botany Dictionary

  • Bilamellate

    Bilamellate

    Having two plate-like or layer-like structures.

  • Bipinnatisect

    Bipinnatisect

    Twice pinnately divided into narrow segments (describing deeply dissected leaves).

  • Biplicate

    Biplicate

    Folded twice or having two folds.

  • Biramous

    Biramous

    Divided into two branches (typically referring to appendages).

  • Bird netting

    Bird netting

    Mesh material used to protect plants from bird damage.

  • Birimose

    Birimose

    Opening by two slits (as in some anthers).

  • Biseriate

    Biseriate

    Arranged in two whorls or series.

  • Basi-

    Basi-

    Prefix meaning ‘base’ or ‘at the base’.

  • Basifixed

    Basifixed

    Attached at the base (e.g., anthers attached at their base to the filament).

  • Basifugal

    Basifugal

    Developing from base toward apex; acropetal.