Botany Dictionary

  • Septate

    Septate

    Divided into sections or compartments by septa (walls or partitions).

  • Septicidal

    Septicidal

    Describing a fruit capsule that opens by splitting along the septa.

  • Septicidal capsule

    Septicidal capsule

    A capsule fruit that opens along its partitions to release seeds.

  • Septile

    Septile

    A division of a structure into parts, often referring to patterns in plant morphology.

  • Septum

    Septum

    A partition or dividing wall, especially in plant structures such as fruits or flowers.

  • Septum (pl. Septa or septums)

    Septum (pl. Septa or septums)

    A partition or wall in a plant or fruit, dividing it into sections.

  • Seriate

    Seriate

    Arranged in a sequence or series, often referring to the arrangement of leaves or flowers.

  • Sericeous

    Sericeous

    Covered with fine, silky hairs or a silky texture.

  • Sericeous (2)

    Sericeous (2)

    Having a smooth, silky texture or appearance, often referring to leaves or stems.

  • Serotiny

    Serotiny

    The condition of seeds or cones remaining dormant until exposed to certain environmental factors, such as fire.