Botany Dictionary

  • Strobilaceous

    Strobilaceous

    Referring to or resembling a strobilus, a cone-like structure found in certain plants like gymnosperms and some ferns.

  • Strobile

    Strobile

    A conelike structure that contains spore-producing organs, typically found in some ferns and gymnosperms.

  • Strobilus

    Strobilus

    A reproductive structure found in some plants, such as conifers and certain ferns, that contains sporangia or other reproductive organs.

  • Strong

    Strong

    Describing a plant or plant part that is robust, vigorous, or has a tough structure, often used in reference to…

  • Stolon (3)

    Stolon (3)

    A specialized stem that grows horizontally along the ground and produces new plants at nodes, also known as runners.

  • Stoloniferous

    Stoloniferous

    Referring to plants that produce stolons, or horizontal stems that can form new plantlets.

  • Stoma

    Stoma

    A pore found on the surface of leaves and stems that allows for gas exchange, including the intake of carbon…

  • Stomium

    Stomium

    The part of an anther in flowering plants where the pollen sac opens to release pollen.

  • Stramineous

    Stramineous

    Resembling straw or having a straw-like texture, often used to describe the color or appearance of certain plant parts.

  • Stramineus

    Stramineus

    Having a straw-like appearance, typically describing plant structures that are light or yellowish in color.