Botany Dictionary

  • Verticil

    Verticil

    A whorl of organs such as leaves or flowers arranged around a single point on the stem.

  • Verticillaster

    Verticillaster

    A condensed, false whorl of flowers formed from a pair of opposite cymes.

  • Verticillaster (3)

    Verticillaster (3)

    Characteristic floral arrangement in Lamiaceae family plants.

  • Verticillastrate

    Verticillastrate

    Having structures arranged in whorls.

  • Verticillate (2)

    Verticillate (2)

    Forming a ring or whorl, often referring to leaves or branches.

  • Vesicular

    Vesicular

    Relating to or having vesicles; blister-like or sac-like.

  • Vesicle

    Vesicle

    A small bladder or sac, often containing air or fluid.

  • Vespertine

    Vespertine

    Opening or active in the evening.

  • Vessel

    Vessel

    A tube-like structure in vascular plants formed from vessel elements for water transport.

  • Vestigial

    Vestigial

    A reduced or rudimentary structure that is a remnant of a fully developed one.