Botany Dictionary

  • Rhomboid

    Rhomboid

    Similar to a rhombus; a parallelogram with opposite equal angles.

  • Rib

    Rib

    One of several prominent, often parallel, lines or ridges on plant surfaces.

  • Rich

    Rich

    Describing soil that is fertile and high in organic matter and nutrients.

  • Ridged

    Ridged

    Marked by raised lines or crests, often parallel, on a surface.

  • Riparian

    Riparian

    Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or stream.

  • Rivulose

    Rivulose

    Having many small, vein-like lines or patterns, like tiny streams.

  • Rockery

    Rockery

    A garden or area where rocks are arranged decoratively with alpine or drought-tolerant plants.

  • Rogue

    Rogue

    A plant that deviates from the desired or standard form; often removed from cultivation.

  • Rheophyte

    Rheophyte

    A plant adapted to grow in fast-flowing water or periodically flooded habitats.

  • Rhipidium

    Rhipidium

    An inflorescence where flowers spread out in one plane like a fan.