Botany

Botany

Terms that are in relation to the study or science of plants.

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Botany

bark

Biology; Botany

the protective external layer of tissue on the stems and roots of trees and shrubs; includes all of the living and non-living tissue external to the cambium.

basal

Biology; Botany

at the base, situated or attached at the base.

basifixed

Biology; Botany

something attached by its base; e.g. an anther attached to the filament.

berry

Biology; Botany

an indehiscent fruit, with the seeds immersed in the pulp, for instance tomato.

biennial

Biology; Botany

plant which completes its life cycle and dies within the second year; usually also forms a basal rosette of leaves the first year and flowers and fruits the second year.