Describes a plant that does not produce fruit.

Lacking a visible stem above ground; leaves and flowers arise directly from the base.

A fruit in which some of the flesh is derived from tissues other than the ovary, such as the receptacle.

Structures such as sepals, petals, or receptacles that become part of the fruit.

Continuing to grow after flowering or fruiting, often referring to floral parts.

Growing by gradual addition of new layers or parts.

Describes the position of cotyledons lying against the radicle in seeds, with edges touching.

A suffix used in botanical nomenclature to indicate a plant family.

The study of plants