Glossary
rhizome - horizontal, typically underground stem, which roots at the nodes, and typically bears terminal shoots: plants which spread by means of rhizomes are described as being rhizomatous
rosette - a group of leaves crowded around a short axis.
spikelet - one of the units of the inflorescence of a grass, consisting of one or more florets plus associated bracts.
stamen - the part of a flower which is designed to produce, carry and release pollen; typically consists of a stalk like portion, the filament which subtends the anther.
stigma - part of a flower, usually on top of the ovary, the function of which is to receive the pollen.
succulent - plant structures, mainly leaves and stems, which are fleshy due to the storage of water.
trifoliate - a compound leaf with three leaflets.
tuber - a swollen underground plant organ (root or stem) which is used for the storage of food.
vascular plant - a plant supplied with an internal system of tubes primarily as a means of transport for water, minerals and food produced by photosynthesis.