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

A type of rock containing minerals from the serpentine group, often associated with soils that are toxic to many plants.

A prefix meaning partially or somewhat, often used to describe a plant feature that is intermediate or incomplete.

Describing leaves that partially wrap around the stem, but not fully.

Describing a plant that grows in both aquatic and terrestrial environments, often with roots in water and stems above the…

Having the shape of half of a circle, often describing leaf or flower structure.

A type of venation in leaves where secondary veins run parallel to the midrib but curve toward the margin.

Describing a flower that has more petals than a simple form but fewer than a fully double flower.

Describing a plant that retains its leaves throughout the year, similar to evergreen.

Describing a plant or part of a plant that responds to external stimuli, such as light or touch.