Botany Dictionary

  • Annual ring

    Annual ring

    A growth ring in woody plants, formed by the annual growth of the xylem, often visible in tree trunks.

  • Annular corona

    Annular corona

    A ring-shaped structure in certain flowers, such as in some species of lilies.

  • Annular

    Annular

    Referring to a structure that forms a ring or circle, such as an annular leaf or flower part.

  • Annulus

    Annulus

    A ring-shaped structure found in plant organs like ferns, or as part of the reproductive system in some fungi.

  • Anomalous

    Anomalous

    Describing a deviation from the normal or expected pattern, often used in reference to plant growth or development.

  • Anatropous

    Anatropous

    Describing a type of ovule that is inverted during development, causing the micropyle to face downward.

  • Anauxotelic

    Anauxotelic

    Referring to a plant that has an abnormal or non-standard growth pattern, typically used in genetics.

  • Ancipital

    Ancipital

    Describing a plant structure, typically a leaf, that is sword-shaped with two edges, tapering to a point.

  • Ancipitous

    Ancipitous

    Describing a structure, typically a leaf, with two distinct sides, often with a pointed or sharp tip.

  • Androdioccious

    Androdioccious

    Referring to a species where male and female flowers are on separate individuals, but the male flowers dominate.