Botany Dictionary

  • Sting

    Sting

    A sharp, pointed organ or structure that injects a toxin, typically found in some plants and animals.

  • Stinging

    Stinging

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

  • Stipate

    Stipate

    Having a stalk or stem, especially when used to describe leaves or other plant parts attached to a main stem.

  • Standard

    Standard

    The largest petal of a papilionaceous flower, often referred to as the ‘banner’ or ‘vexillum’.

  • Standard specimen

    Standard specimen

    A representative example or specimen of a particular species, typically used for comparison or classification.

  • Stellate

    Stellate

    Arranged like a star, with radiating parts, such as leaves, hairs, or flower structures.

  • Stellate (2)

    Stellate (2)

    Having a star-like shape or arrangement, commonly used to describe certain plant structures or hairs.

  • Stellate leaves

    Stellate leaves

    Leaves arranged in a star-like pattern around the stem, often radiating outward.

  • Stem

    Stem

    The main structural axis of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruits, and facilitates the movement of water and…

  • Stem (2)

    Stem (2)

    The central, usually upright part of a plant that serves as a conduit for water, nutrients, and other substances.