An arrangement where leaves are attached to the stem singly at different heights, with only one leaf per node.

A biennial plant is a flowering plant that, generally in a temperate climate, takes two years to complete its biological life cycle.

A bract is a modified or specialized leaf, associated with a reproductive structure such as a flower, inflorescence axis or cone scale.

Divided into multiple subdivisions or limbs growing out from a main stem or axis.

A leaf venation pattern where veins form a net-like network (reticulum).

A pseudanthium is an inflorescence that resembles a flower. The word is sometimes used for other structures that are neither a true flower nor a true inflorescence.

A catkin or ament is a slim, cylindrical flower cluster

A compound leaf consists of several leaflets connected to a common petiole.

Corymb is an inflorescence with the flowers growing in such a fashion that the outermost are borne on longer pedicels than the inner, bringing all flowers up to a common level.

Shrubs that shed their leaves annually at the end of the growing season.

A leaf whose blade is deeply divided into several segments or sections (ex: Oak).

An inflorescence is a group or cluster of flowers arranged on a plant’s stem that is composed of a main branch or a system of branches. The types of inflorescences are available here.

The inner bark is the second layer of the trunk. It transports the elaborated sap.

Each of the leaflike structures that together make up a compound leaf.

One of many raised pores in the stem of a woody plant that allows gas exchange between the atmosphere and the internal tissues.

A leaf venation pattern where veins run parallel to each other from the base to the tip of the leaf without forming a network.

The stalk that attaches the leaf blade (lamina) to the stem. It supports the leaf.

Underground stem that produces roots and above-ground shoots.

A small woody plant, usually less than 5m tall, with multiple stems arising from the base instead of a single trunk.

The stamen is a part consisting of the male reproductive organs of a flower.

Natural plant compounds that provide a bitter taste and an astringent feel (dry mouth sensation). See usage.

Likes heat.

An umbel is an inflorescence that consists of a number of short flower stalks (called pedicels) that spread from a common point, somewhat like umbrella ribs.

Woody plant.