Botany Dictionary

  • Sheath

    Sheath

    A protective covering or structure surrounding a part, such as a leaf or stem base.

  • Sheath (2)

    Sheath (2)

    A tubular structure that encases another part, such as the base of a leaf or a flower stalk.

  • Sheathing

    Sheathing

    The act of covering or enclosing a plant structure, such as a leaf sheathing a stem.

  • Shelterbelt

    Shelterbelt

    A row of trees or shrubs planted to protect crops, soil, or livestock from wind and erosion.

  • Shoot

    Shoot

    The above-ground part of a plant that grows from the stem, including leaves, stems, and flowers.

  • Shoot (2)

    Shoot (2)

    A new growth from a plant that can develop into a branch, stem, or flower.

  • Short shoot

    Short shoot

    A type of plant shoot that is short, often with dense leaves, and does not elongate significantly.

  • Short-day plant

    Short-day plant

    A plant that requires a period of darkness longer than a critical length to initiate flowering.

  • Shreddy

    Shreddy

    Describing a texture or appearance that is torn or fragmented into strips or pieces.

  • Shrub (2)

    Shrub (2)

    A low-growing woody plant, often with multiple stems or branches.