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Botany

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

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Polyp

Biology; Botany

A stage in the life cycle of coral, jellyfish, and similar invertebrates. Polyps have hollow, tube-shaped bodies.

Root hair

Biology; Botany

A fine, hair like growth on a plant root that absorbs water and minerals from the soil is called as root hair.

Xylem

Biology; Botany

A tissue in plants that carries water and minerals up from the roots, through the stem, and to the leaves.

Leaf

Biology; Botany

Leaf is an expanded green organ borne by stem of the plant and leaves collectively are called as foliage.

Flower

Biology; Botany

The part of a flowering plant that contains the organs of reproduction and is able to produce seeds.

Leaflet

Biology; Botany

A small or young leaf. The parts or divisions of a compound leaf are leaflets.

Berry

Biology; Botany

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

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