Botany Dictionary

  • Sectile

    Sectile

    Able to be cut or sliced easily, often referring to plant tissues.

  • Section

    Section

    A part or portion of a plant or plant organ, often used for study or classification.

  • Secund

    Secund

    Describing an arrangement of flowers or leaves where they are all on one side of the stem.

  • Sedge

    Sedge

    A grass-like plant of the family Cyperaceae, typically found in wetlands or moist areas.

  • Sedge peat

    Sedge peat

    Peat composed primarily of decomposed sedge plants, often found in wetland ecosystems.

  • Sedimentary rock

    Sedimentary rock

    A type of rock formed by the deposition and compression of mineral and organic particles, often in layers.

  • Seed cone

    Seed cone

    A cone-shaped structure in gymnosperms that produces seeds, typically containing scales or other seed-bearing organs.

  • Seed leaf

    Seed leaf

    The first leaf or leaves that appear in a seedling, often providing nutrients to the developing plant.

  • Seed vessel

    Seed vessel

    The part of the plant that contains and protects the seeds during development.

  • Seedling guard

    Seedling guard

    A protective cover or structure placed around young seedlings to prevent damage or predation.