Glossary
Here is a short glossary of essential terms:
Alternate leaves = attached one at a time along the stem, as opposed to opposite or whorled leaves
Compound leaves = leaves with separate leaflets (mini-leaves). Most compound leaves are pinnately compound, with the leaflets along a stalk, like many fern leaves. Some are doubly compound or more. Some are palmately compound with the leaflets radiating from a single point, for example a legal medical marijuana leaf.
Epiphyte = airplant = smaller plant perched on a larger plant. Many Bromeliads and Orchids are epiphytes. (EPP-ah-fight)
Inflorescence = flower cluster (in-floor-ESS-ence)
Opposite leaves = attached in pairs along the stem
Pubescent = hairy
Stipule = one or two small flaps where the leaf stalk joins the stem
Whorled leaves = attached in groups of 3 or more
A more complete glossary can be found in the "Guide to the Native Plants of Florida's Treasure Coast" book which you purchased from Blurb.
An even more exhaustive list can be found on the New England Wild Flower Society's Go Botany website:
Go Botany Glossary
Here is a short glossary of essential terms:
Alternate leaves = attached one at a time along the stem, as opposed to opposite or whorled leaves
Compound leaves = leaves with separate leaflets (mini-leaves). Most compound leaves are pinnately compound, with the leaflets along a stalk, like many fern leaves. Some are doubly compound or more. Some are palmately compound with the leaflets radiating from a single point, for example a legal medical marijuana leaf.
Epiphyte = airplant = smaller plant perched on a larger plant. Many Bromeliads and Orchids are epiphytes. (EPP-ah-fight)
Inflorescence = flower cluster (in-floor-ESS-ence)
Opposite leaves = attached in pairs along the stem
Pubescent = hairy
Stipule = one or two small flaps where the leaf stalk joins the stem
Whorled leaves = attached in groups of 3 or more
A more complete glossary can be found in the "Guide to the Native Plants of Florida's Treasure Coast" book which you purchased from Blurb.
An even more exhaustive list can be found on the New England Wild Flower Society's Go Botany website:
Go Botany Glossary