Botany Dictionary

  • 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.

  • Stobiloid

    Stobiloid

    Resembling a strobilus, or cone-like structure found in some plants and fungi, especially in gymnosperms.

  • Stem-clasping

    Stem-clasping

    Referring to a leaf or other structure that partially or completely encircles the stem of the plant.

  • Stemless

    Stemless

    Describing a plant that lacks a visible or noticeable stem, often having leaves or flowers directly emerging from the base.

  • Stenopetalous

    Stenopetalous

    Having narrow petals, often referring to flowers with elongated or reduced petal shapes.

  • Stenophyllous

    Stenophyllous

    Having narrow leaves, often used to describe plants with small or slender leaf structures.

  • Sterigma-bearing

    Sterigma-bearing

    Referring to a structure or part of a plant that bears sterigmata, which are specialized projections for spore production.

  • Sterile

    Sterile

    Referring to a plant part or individual that is incapable of producing viable offspring or reproductive cells.

  • Stinging

    Stinging

    Referring to the action or effect of a sting, which can cause a painful or irritating reaction in the skin.