Botany Dictionary

  • Stipular

    Stipular

    Relating to or resembling stipules, which are small, leaf-like structures found at the base of a leaf petiole.

  • Stipulary buds

    Stipulary buds

    Buds that arise in association with the stipules, which are typically located at the base of the leaf petiole.

  • Stipulate

    Stipulate

    Having stipules, or referring to plants or plant parts that possess stipules, usually at the base of the leaf stalk.

  • Stipulate (2)

    Stipulate (2)

    To possess stipules, referring to leaf-like structures at the base of the petiole of some plants.

  • Stipule

    Stipule

    A small, often leaf-like structure located at the base of a leaf stalk, sometimes modified into spines or glands.

  • Stipule scar

    Stipule scar

    A mark or scar left on a stem or branch after a stipule has fallen off.

  • Stipule (2)

    Stipule (2)

    A small, paired leaf-like structure at the base of the petiole in many plants, often modified for various functions.

  • Stipules

    Stipules

    Small, typically paired structures found at the base of the leaf stalk in many plants.

  • Stipuliform

    Stipuliform

    Resembling or having the characteristics of a stipule, often referring to structures at the base of leaves.

  • Stirps

    Stirps

    A group or lineage of related plants, often used to describe a distinct subpopulation or variety within a species.