Botany Dictionary

  • Scabrous

    Scabrous

    Rough to the touch, often due to the presence of minute rigid hairs or scales.

  • Scalariform

    Scalariform

    Ladder-like; describing a pattern of thickening in plant xylem or cell walls.

  • Scale

    Scale

    A small, thin, often dry or membranous structure found on plant surfaces or buds.

  • Scale-like (1)

    Scale-like (1)

    Resembling a scale; small and thin, often overlapping.

  • Scale-like (2)

    Scale-like (2)

    Thin and flat, often referring to leaves or modified structures.

  • Scale-like (3)

    Scale-like (3)

    Having the appearance or function of a scale in form or texture.

  • Scaly

    Scaly

    Covered with or made up of scales; having a rough or flaky texture.

  • Scandent

    Scandent

    Describing a plant that climbs or trails, often using other plants or structures for support.

  • Scape

    Scape

    A long, leafless flower stalk that arises from the ground or base of the plant.

  • Scapigerous

    Scapigerous

    Having a scape or flower stalk that emerges from the base of the plant.