Botany Dictionary

  • Synandrium

    Synandrium

    A term used to describe the fusion of the male reproductive organs (stamens) in some plants, often seen in certain…

  • Synangium

    Synangium

    A structure in certain plants, particularly in some ferns, where multiple sporangia are fused together.

  • Synantherous

    Synantherous

    Having the anthers united or fused together, typically used to describe certain flowers or their reproductive organs.

  • Synanthesis

    Synanthesis

    The simultaneous development of reproductive organs, especially male and female organs, in a flower or plant.

  • Suprafamilial

    Suprafamilial

    Referring to a higher taxonomic rank than a family, typically used in classification to denote a group of related families.

  • Suprafoliaceous

    Suprafoliaceous

    Located above the leaf, often used to describe certain plant structures such as buds or flowers.

  • Suprafoliar

    Suprafoliar

    Above or located on top of the leaves, often referring to a position where flowers or fruits are found.

  • Superior

    Superior

    Referring to the position of an ovary that is located above the attachment of the other flower parts, such as…

  • Superior (2)

    Superior (2)

    Describing an ovary that is situated above the point where the sepals, petals, and stamens attach to the flower.

  • Superphosphate

    Superphosphate

    A type of fertilizer that contains phosphate in a highly available form, often used to promote plant growth.