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Acute

In botany, the term acute refers to a plant part, typically a leaf or petal, that ends in a sharp, distinct point. Unlike an acuminate tip, which gradually narrows,...

Acuminate

The term acuminate is used in botany to describe a leaf or other plant part that tapers to a long, sharp point. This shape is characterized by a gradual...

Acicular

The term acicular is used in botany to describe structures that are long, slender, and needle-like in shape. Derived from the Latin word acicula (meaning "small needle"), this term...

Achene

An achene is a type of dry, indehiscent fruit that contains a single seed. Unlike other fruit types, the seed is not fused to the fruit's outer covering (pericarp),...

Acaulescent

An acaulescent plant is one that appears to lack a stem or has an extremely short stem, often with leaves growing directly from the base or from a rosette...

Acaricide

An acaricide is a chemical or biological substance used to manage and eliminate mites and ticks, which are...