Botany Dictionary

  • Activator

    Activator

    A substance or factor that initiates or increases the activity of a biological process, such as enzyme activity in plants.

  • Aculeate

    Aculeate

    Having sharp or prickly points, such as spines or thorns.

  • Acumen

    Acumen

    A pointed or sharp tip of a plant structure, such as a leaf or shoot.

  • Acuminate

    Acuminate

    A leaf shape characterized by a long, slender point at the tip.

  • Acute

    Acute

    A sharp or pointed feature, such as a leaf apex or angle.

  • Adaxial

    Adaxial

    Referring to the side of an organ that is closest to the axis or stem, often the upper surface of…

  • Additive

    Additive

    Describing a process or effect that is produced by adding one or more elements together.

  • Adelphous

    Adelphous

    Describing a condition where the stamens of a flower are united in one group, often seen in some plant species.

  • Acephate

    Acephate

    An organophosphate insecticide used to control pests on plants.

  • Acerose

    Acerose

    Needle-shaped; slender and pointed like a pine needle.