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Plant Terms
- adnate
- attached
- alternate
- refers to leaf structure on a tree or shrub; leaves appear singly on stem or branch, not opposite or opposed to one another
- annual
- a plant living for only one year
- apex
- refers to the tip of some aspect of a plant
- apical
- of, relating to, or denoting the apex or tip
- appressed
- lying flat against a surface
- auricle
- an ear-shaped lobe or appendage; typically refers to bladed outgrowths in some grasses more info
- awn
- a bristled appendage of a plant "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awn_%28botany%29
- axil
- the angle between the leaf and the stem of a plant
- banner
- the upper, typically enlarged petal of certain flowers
- basal
- refers to the base of a plant or some aspect of the plant itself
biennial: a plant living for two years, typically flowering and producing fruit in the second year "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biennial_plant
bilobed: refers to the shape of a leaf or flower petal divided into two lobes
bipinnate: pinnately-compound leaves in which the leaflets are themselves pinnately-compound "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipinnate
blade: the broad part of a leaf or flower petal
bract: a specialized leaf associated with a flower or inflorescence "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bract
branchlet: a small branch
bulb: a vertical, thickened underground stem with fleshy leaves or leaf-bases; acts as food storage for plants entering dormancy "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulb
bulbil: a small, bulb-like reproductive structure located in the leaf axil, often replacing the plant's flower. "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulbil
buttressed: propped up
cambium: plant tissue that produces conducting vascular tubes in plants; resulting in secondary thickening in woody plants "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vascular_cambium
capitulum: a tight and dense, head-shaped cluster of florets, flowers or branches "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_head
capsule: a simple, dry fruit produced by many species of flowering plants "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_%28fruit%29
carpel: a fertile leaf bearing undeveloped seeds
cilliate: refers to portions of a plant fringed with hairs or hair-like outgrowths
clambering: refers to plant sections trailing over the ground
claw: the stalk-like base of a flower's sepal or petal
compound: refers to a subdivided leaf structure (i.e. leaves divided into smaller leaflets)
cordate: a heart-shaped leaf, with a notch at its base
cortex: the outer layer of a plant stem "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortex_%28botany%29
crenate: a leaf with rounded toothing on its edges
crisped: refers to a leaf with irregularly-curled, wavy edges
cuneate: refers to a leaf shaped like a wedged isoscles triangle, with the narrow end at at the stem base
deciduous: a type of plant or shrub that sheds its leaves annually, most often at the onset of a dormant season "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deciduous
decumbent: lying on the ground, with ascending tips
deltoid: a leaf shaped like an equilateral triangle with one of its sides at the stem base
dichotomous: a "Y-shaped" form of branching, with offshoots equal
dorsal: refers to the upper or outer side of a leaf or flower, the side opposite of the stem; opposite to ventral
drupe: a fleshy, single-seeded fruit "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drupe
elliptic: a leaf shaped like an elipse, ovate and oblong with a pointed end
endemic: refers to a plant growing solely in a particular region
fascicle: a small cluster of needles produced by a coniferous tree
filament: the stalk of a flower's stamen "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamen
floret: a small flower, typically part of a cluster "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floret
follicle: a dry fruit which splits along one side in order to release seeds "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Follicle_%28fruit%29
glaucous: refers to a bluish-white, waxy powdering
globose: a sphere-like shape; often refers to fruits and bulbs
herb: a seed-bearing plant that dies down after flowering; does not have a woody stem "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herb
incurved: with an upward and inward curvature
inflorescence: a cluster of flowers "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inflorescence
involucre: a set of leafy bracts at the base of an inflorescence
lacerate: a jagged or irregular leaf margin
lanceolate: a leaf shaped like a the head of a lance; tapered at each end, much longer than it is wide
lateral: on the side of some aspect of a plant
linear: a long and narrow leaf with parellel sides
lobe: refers to a division of a leaf
lobule: a small lobe
lyrate: a pinnate leaf with a large, rounded terminal lobe
margin: refers to the edge of a leaf
midrib: the central rib of a leaf
midvein: the central vein of a leaf
net-veined: a leaf with a network of veins shooting off its midvein
node: the connection between a leaf or branch to the rest of a plant "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Node_%28botany%29
oblong: a leaf with a rectangular shape
obovate: an oval-shaped leaf with the narrow end at the base
opposite: refers to leaf structure on a tree or shrub; leaves appear across from one another on stem or branch, not alternately
orbicular: a leaf shaped like a circle or an "orb"
oval: a leaf shaped like an oval
- ovary
ovate: a leaf shaped like an oval and tapering to a point at its apex
palmate: a leaf shaped like a human hand, containing finger-like lobes
panicle: a altenately-branched inflorescence with flowers blooming upside-down "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panicle
parallel-veined: a leaf with veins that run parallel to one another and do not form a network
perennial: refers to a plant whose life lasts two or more growing seasons, producing fruit each year "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perennial_plant
petal: a modified flower leaf with varied pigmentation; multiple petals form the corolla of a flower which protects its reproductive organs "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petal
petiole: the stalk of a leaf "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petiole_%28botany%29
pinnate: a compound leaf in which the leaflets are distributed on each side of the stem somewhat resembling the shape of a feather "more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinnate
pinnule: a leaflet or secondary division of a pinnately compound leaf structure
- pistil
- the female organ of a flower; comprising the stigma, style and ovary
"more info":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pistil
- raceme
- an unbranched inflorescence with flowers blooming upside-down more info
- rachis
- the central stem or main axis of a compound leaf structure. more info
- rank
- a vertical row of leaves on a stem
- stigma
- style
- vascular
- refers to plants with a root system dedicated to the transport of water and nutrients. more info
Flower Types & Arrangement
Methods of Plant Preparation
(also see Category:Preservation
- Infusion
- (a standard tea) brew of dried or fresh plant matter. Use a tea bag for easy straining. For fresh plant parts- crush to release oils and juices, then pour boiling water over it. Steep for 5-15 minutes for a standard infusion of medicinal properties.
- Decoction
- generally made from dense plant parts such as roots and barks. Cut or grate root as fine as possible. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes.
- Poultice
- an application of macerated plant material. Mash up, form into a pad and place directly on affected area of body. Wrap with a bandage to hold in place.
- Expressed Juices
- squeeze plant matter to extract juices. Apply juices to affected area.
- Salve
- Medicinal properties infused into a base of Olive Oil and Beeswax at minimum. Olive oil simmered on low with dried or fresh plant parts for two hours. Cool oil enough to work with. Strain herb with cheese cloth, then heat again and add beeswax to preserve application. Pour into jar to dry.
