Botany Dictionary

  • Androecium

    Androecium

    The male portion of a flower, made up of stamens that produce pollen for fertilization.

  • Androgynophore

    Androgynophore

    A structure in some flowers that supports both male and female reproductive organs.

  • Androgynous

    Androgynous

    A term used to describe flowers or plants that have both male and female reproductive organs.

  • Andromonoecious

    Andromonoecious

    A plant species that has both male and hermaphroditic flowers on the same individual.

  • Androphore

    Androphore

    A stalk or support for the stamens in some flowers, typically found in species with prominent male reproductive organs.

  • Anemone centered (of flowers)

    Anemone centered (of flowers)

    A flower arrangement where the petals are arranged around a central cluster, resembling an anemone flower.

  • Anemophilous

    Anemophilous

    Referring to plants that rely on wind for pollination, often with light, non-fragrant pollen.

  • Anemophily

    Anemophily

    Pollination by wind, common in many trees and grasses where pollen is dispersed through the air.

  • Angiocarpian

    Angiocarpian

    Describing a type of fruit where the seed is enclosed in an outer layer, such as in some fruits of…

  • Angiocarpous

    Angiocarpous

    A fruit type in which the seed is enclosed within a protective outer layer, such as a nut.