Meaning: Violet-blue
Latin Pronunciation: eye-AN-thin-uh

Meaning: Violet-blue
Latin Pronunciation: eye-AN-thin-um

Latin Pronunciation: eye-anth-in-us
Meaning: violet, violet-blue.

Meaning: Of or from Iberia (Spain)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-BEER-ee-kuh

Latin Pronunciation: eye-behr-ik-us
Meaning: of Spain or Portugal.

Meaning: Of or from Iberia (Spain)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-BEER-ee-kum

Meaning: Resembling Iberis
Latin Pronunciation: eye-beer-RID-ee-um

Meaning: Having foliage (leaves) like Iberis (aka Candytuft)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-beer-id-ih-FOH-lee-um

Meaning: Having foliage (leaves) like Iberis (aka Candytuft)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-beer-id-ih-FOH-lee-uh

Meaning: Possibly named for Pierre LeMoyne Sieur D'Iberville, 17th century explorer and settler in America
Latin Pronunciation: ee-ber-VEE-lee-uh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:eye-ber-VEE-lee-uh

Meaning: Diminutive form of ibex, the wild goat or chamois, referring to the curved horns of the fruit
Latin Pronunciation: eye-bih-KEL-uh

Meaning: The Spanish word for the cocoplum
Latin Pronunciation: eye-KAH-koh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:eye-KAY-koh

Meaning: The Japanese name of this species of Ligustrum
Latin Pronunciation: eye-BOH-tuh

Meaning: From Ichang (Yichang), Hunan, South China
Latin Pronunciation: ee-CHAN-gen-see

Meaning: Resembling Icaco, which is the Spanish name for the cocoplum
Latin Pronunciation: eye-ka-KEE-nuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:eye-ka-SEE-nuh

Meaning: From Ichang (Yichang), Hunan, South China
Latin Pronunciation: ee-CHAN-gen-sis

Meaning: Having 20 stamens
Latin Pronunciation: eye-koh-SAN-druh

Meaning: From the Greek chnos (footstep or mark) and anthos (flower), referring to the appendages below the upper floret
Latin Pronunciation: IK-nan-thus

Meaning: Having 20 stamens
Latin Pronunciation: eye-koh-SAN-drus

Meaning: Having 20 stamens
Latin Pronunciation: eye-koh-SAN-drum

Meaning: Jaundice-yellow
Latin Pronunciation: ik-ter-EE-nuh

Meaning: Jaundice-yellow
Latin Pronunciation: ik-ter-EE-nus

Meaning: Of or from from Mt. Ida
Latin Pronunciation: eye-DAY-ee-uh

Meaning: The Latinized form of the name Ida May (Burke), the daughter of the discover
Alternative Meaning:Another source suggests it was discovered on May 15, 1867 - the ides of May; hence the name
Latin Pronunciation: EYE-da MAY-a

Meaning: Jaundice-yellow
Latin Pronunciation: ik-ter-EE-num

Meaning: Of or from from Mt. Ida
Latin Pronunciation: eye-DAY-ee-um

Meaning: Of or from from Mt. Ida
Latin Pronunciation: eye-DAY-ee-us

Meaning: Of or from Idaho (U.S.)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-duh-ho-EN-sis

Meaning: Of or from Idaho (U.S.)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-duh-ho-EN-see
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:eye-duh-ho-EN-say

Meaning: Of or from Idaho (U.S.)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-duh-HO-uh

idioblasts

Specialized epidermal cells which produce slime or gum.

Meaning: From the Greek idio (distinct, peculiar) and sperma (seed)
Latin Pronunciation: id-ee-oh-SPER-muh

Meaning: From the Latin, meaning suitable; worthy
Latin Pronunciation: eye-DOH-nee-us

Meaning: From the Greek idio (distinct, peculiar) and thamnus (bush, shrub)
Latin Pronunciation: id-ee-oh-THAM-nus

Meaning: From the Latin, meaning suitable; worthy
Latin Pronunciation: eye-DOH-nee-um

Meaning: Fiery, glowing; on fire
Latin Pronunciation: IG-nee-uh

Meaning: From the Latin, meaning suitable; worthy
Latin Pronunciation: eye-DOH-nee-uh

Meaning: An anagram of Filago, a related plant genus
Latin Pronunciation: IF-low-guh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:EYE-flo-guh

Latin Pronunciation: ig-ness-senz
Meaning: fiery (colored).

Latin Pronunciation: ig-nee-us
Meaning: fiery.

Meaning: Fiery, glowing; on fire
Latin Pronunciation: IG-nee-um

Meaning: Unknown
Latin Pronunciation: ig-NO-tum

Meaning: Unknown
Latin Pronunciation: ig-NO-tuh

Meaning: Unknown
Latin Pronunciation: ig-NO-tus

Meaning: Named for Dr. Hans-Dieter Ihlenfeldt, modern-day botanist who conducted succulent research in South Africa
Latin Pronunciation: il-en-FELDT-ee-a

Meaning: Of or from Ikaria (Nikaria), Greece
Latin Pronunciation: eye-KAY-ree-ay

Latin Pronunciation: im-brik-anz
Meaning: overlapping.

Latin Pronunciation: il-iss-if-foh-lee-us
Meaning: Holly- leaved.

Meaning: Iguana, lizard tail
Latin Pronunciation: ig-WAH-nur-uh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:ig-wah-NUR-uh

Meaning: Having leaves like a Holly
Latin Pronunciation: il-liss-ee-FOH-lee-uh

Meaning: Having leaves like a Holly
Latin Pronunciation: il-liss-ee-FOH-lee-um

Meaning: Charming, enticing
Latin Pronunciation: il-lee-see-BROH-suh

Meaning: Charming, enticing
Latin Pronunciation: il-lee-see-BROH-sum

Latin Pronunciation: it - less - see - broh - sus
Meaning: shade-growing.

Meaning: Seductive, referring to fragrance
Latin Pronunciation: il-LISS-ee-uh

illegitimate

Refers to a name published validly, but not satisfying one or more articles of the Code of botanical nomenclature or the Code of Nomenclature for cultivated Plants.

Meaning: From the Greek illicium, meaning enticing or charming
Latin Pronunciation: il-LES-ee-brum

Meaning: Seductive, referring to fragrance
Latin Pronunciation: il-LISS-ee-us

Meaning: Smeared, besmirched
Latin Pronunciation: il-lin-EYE-tus

Meaning: Of or from Illinois (midwest U.S.)
Latin Pronunciation: il-lin-oh-EN-see

Meaning: Smeared, besmirched
Latin Pronunciation: il-lin-EYE-tuh

Meaning: Of or from Illinois (midwest U.S.)
Latin Pronunciation: il-lin-oh-EN-sis

Meaning: Picturd
Latin Pronunciation: il-lus-STRA-tus

Meaning: Pictured
Latin Pronunciation: il-lus-STRA-tum

Meaning: Pictured
Latin Pronunciation: il-lus-STRA-tuh

Meaning: Alternate spelling of illinoense (of or from Illinois, U.S.)
Latin Pronunciation: il-ih-noy-EN-see

Meaning: Of or from Greece
Latin Pronunciation: il-LEER-ee-kuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:il-LYE-ree-kuh

Meaning: Alternate spelling of illinoensis (of or from Illinois, U.S.)
Latin Pronunciation: il-ih-noy-EN-sis

Latin Pronunciation: il-/uss-triss
Meaning: brilliant, lustrous.

Meaning: Bright, notable
Latin Pronunciation: il-LUS-tris

Latin Pronunciation: il-lihr-ik-us
Meaning: of Greece (Elyria).

Meaning: From the Greek ilus (mud) and anthos (flower)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-lis-ANTH-eez
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:il-LYS-anth-eez

Meaning: Of or from Greece
Latin Pronunciation: il-LEER-ee-kum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:il-LYE-ree-kum

Meaning: Beardless
Latin Pronunciation: IM-ber-bee
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:im-BERB-ee

Latin Pronunciation: im - berb - iss
Meaning: beardless, spineless.

Meaning: From the Latin imbrex, meaning overlapping in order, such as tiles or scales
Latin Pronunciation: im-brik-KAY-ree-um

Meaning: Overlapping in regular order
Latin Pronunciation: IM-brih-KANS
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:im-BREE-kans

Latin Pronunciation: im - brik - kay - ree - us
Meaning: overlapping.

Meaning: Shingled, overlapping
Latin Pronunciation: im-brih-KAY-tuh

imbricate

Overlapping, either vertically or spirally, where the lower piece covers the base of the next higher, or laterally, as in the aestivation of a calyx or corolla, where at least one piece must be wholly external and one internal.

imbricated

Closely overlapping each other like the tiles of a roof.

Meaning: From the Latin imbrex, meaning overlapping in order, such as tiles or scales
Latin Pronunciation: im-brik-KAY-ree-uh

Meaning: More overlapping
Latin Pronunciation: im-brih-KAY-tee-or

Meaning: More overlapping
Latin Pronunciation: im-brih-KAY-tee-us

Latin Pronunciation: im-brik-kay-tus
Meaning: overlapping (imbricated).

Meaning: Spotless, immaculate
Latin Pronunciation: im-mak-yoo-LAH-tuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:im-mak-yoo-LAY-tuh

Meaning: Shingled, overlapping
Latin Pronunciation: im-brih-KAY-tum

Meaning: Imitating, resembling
Latin Pronunciation: IM-ih-tans
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:im-ih-TANS

Meaning: Spotless, immaculate
Latin Pronunciation: im-mak-yoo-LAH-tum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:im-mak-yoo-LAY-tum

Latin Pronunciation: im-mak-yew-/ay-tus
Meaning: spotless.

Meaning: Named for Mrs. Immelman, of Pipuetberg, South Africa
Latin Pronunciation: im-mel-MAHN-ee-ay

Meaning: Immersed, covered
Latin Pronunciation: im-MER-suh

Meaning: Immersed, covered
Latin Pronunciation: im-MER-sum

immersed

1. Covered up; when related to mosses, refers to the capsule when the perichaetial leaves project beyond it. 2. Growing wholly underwater.

imparipinnate

Having an uneven number of pinnae; lacking a terminal pinna. See also: paripinnate.

immigrant

One who moves or immigrates into an area. An animal is an emigrant when leaving one area, but the same animal is an immigrant when moving into the new area.

Latin Pronunciation: im-mer-sus
Meaning: under-water.

Meaning: Obstructed, tangled
Latin Pronunciation: im-ped-EYE-tuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:im-ped-EE-tuh

Meaning: Obstructed, tangled
Latin Pronunciation: im-ped-EYE-tum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:im-ped-EE-tum

Meaning: Imperial, regal
Latin Pronunciation: im-per-AH-tee

Meaning: Obstructed, tangled
Latin Pronunciation: im-ped-EYE-tus
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:im-ped-EE-tus

Meaning: Imperial, regal
Latin Pronunciation: im-per-AH-tuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:im-per-AY-tuh

Meaning: Imperial, regal
Latin Pronunciation: im-per-AH-tum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:im-per-AY-tum

Meaning: Latin for chief, leader, or emperor
Latin Pronunciation: im-per-ray-TOR-ee-uh

Meaning: Of the Empress Josephine, wife of Napoleon
Latin Pronunciation: im-per-uh-TRY-sis

imperfect

Describes a flower which contains only one set of sexual organs, either stamens or pistils.

imperforate

Lacking holes.

Meaning: Imperial, regal
Latin Pronunciation: im-per-AH-tus
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:im-per-AY-tus

Meaning: Imperial, regal
Latin Pronunciation: im-peer-ee-AL-ee
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:im-peer-ee-AL-ay

Latin Pronunciation: im-pee-ree-ay-liss
Meaning: showy, regal.

Meaning: From the Latin impeter (to attack) referring to impetigo; this plant is used as a medicinal treatment for the disease
Latin Pronunciation: im-pet-eye-gin-OH-suh

Meaning: Interwoven
Latin Pronunciation: im-PLECK-suh

Latin Pronunciation: im-plex-us
Meaning: interwoven.

Meaning: Interwoven
Latin Pronunciation: im-PLECK-sum

Meaning: Sunken
Latin Pronunciation: im-PRESS-uh

impressed

Bent inward, hollowed, or furrowed as if by pressure.

Meaning: Veins impressed
Latin Pronunciation: im-press-ih-NERV-ee-um

Meaning: Veins impressed
Latin Pronunciation: im-press-ih-NERV-ee-uh

Meaning: Veins impressed
Latin Pronunciation: im-press-ih-NERV-ee-us

Meaning: Sunken
Latin Pronunciation: im-PRESS-um

Meaning: Unchaste, immodest
Latin Pronunciation: im-PU-dee-kum

Latin Pronunciation: im-press-us
Meaning: sunken.

Meaning: Unchaste, immodest
Latin Pronunciation: im-PU-dee-kuh

Meaning: Unchaste, immodest
Latin Pronunciation: im-PU-dee-kus

Latin Pronunciation: in-ee-kwal-if-foh-lee us
Meaning: unequal-leaved.

Meaning: Unequal
Latin Pronunciation: in-ee-KWA-lee
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-EE-kwa-lee

Latin Pronunciation: in-ee-kway-liss
Meaning: unequal, not uniform.

Meaning: Unequal teeth
Latin Pronunciation: in-AK-wih-dens

Latin Pronunciation: in-ee-kwil-lat-er-us
Meaning: unequal-sided.

Meaning: Closed; not open
Latin Pronunciation: in-ap-ER-tum

Meaning: Closed; not open
Latin Pronunciation: in-ap-ER-tuh

Meaning: Closed; not open
Latin Pronunciation: in-ap-ER-tus

Meaning: Hairy, hoary; grey or silver colored
Latin Pronunciation: in-KAN-nuh

Meaning: Unequal
Latin Pronunciation: in-uh-KWAH-tuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-uh-KWAY-tuh

Meaning: Unequal
Latin Pronunciation: in-uh-KWAH-tus
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-uh-KWAY-tus

Meaning: Unequal
Latin Pronunciation: in-uh-KWAH-tum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-uh-KWAY-tum

Meaning: Becoming white
Latin Pronunciation: in-kan-ES-ens

Meaning: Hairy, hoary; grey or silver colored
Latin Pronunciation: in-KAN-num

Latin Pronunciation: in-kay-nus
Meaning: grayish-white, hoary.

Meaning: Flesh-colored
Latin Pronunciation: in-kar-NAH-tum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-kar-NAY-tum

Meaning: Flesh-colored
Latin Pronunciation: in-kar-NAH-tuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-kar-NAY-tuh

Latin Pronunciation: in-kar-nay-tus
Meaning: flesh-colored.

Meaning: Uncertain
Latin Pronunciation: in-KER-tuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-SER-tuh

Meaning: Uncertain
Latin Pronunciation: in-KER-tum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-SER-tum

Meaning: Deeply cut
Latin Pronunciation: in-KYE-suh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-SIGH-suh

Latin Pronunciation: in-sert-us
Meaning: uncertain (origin or type).

Meaning: Deeply cut leaves
Latin Pronunciation: in-kye-see-FOH-lee-uh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-sigh-see-FOL-lee-uh

incised

Cut sharply and irregularly, more or less deeply.

Latin Pronunciation: in-sye-sif-foh-lee-us
Meaning: cut- leaved.

Meaning: Deeply cut lobes
Latin Pronunciation: in-kye-see-loh-BAY-tuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-sigh-see-loh-BAH-tuh

Meaning: Deeply cut lobes
Latin Pronunciation: in-kye-see-loh-BAY-tum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-sigh-see-loh-BAH-tum

Meaning: Deeply cut lobes
Latin Pronunciation: in-kye-see-loh-BAY-tus
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-sigh-see-loh-BAH-tus

Meaning: Cut deeper
Latin Pronunciation: in-KYE-see-us
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-SIGH-see-us

Meaning: Cut deeper
Latin Pronunciation: in-KYE-see-or
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-SIGH-see-or

Latin Pronunciation: in-sye-sus
Meaning: cut (incised).

Meaning: Deeply cut
Latin Pronunciation: in-KYE-sum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-SIGH-sum

Meaning: Bent down
Latin Pronunciation: in-klin-AY-tuh

Meaning: Bent down
Latin Pronunciation: in-klin-AY-tum

incompatible

Refers to plants that will not form a lasting union at a graft.

included

Not at all protruded from the surrounding envelope.

Latin Pronunciation: in-klin-nay-tus
Meaning: bent downward.

Latin Pronunciation: in-kom-par-rab-il-iss
Meaning: excelling.

Meaning: Unadorned, unattractive
Latin Pronunciation: in-KOMP-tuh

incomplete flower

Lacking one or more whorls, i.e., sepals, petals, stamens, or carpels, of the complete flower.

Latin Pronunciation: in-komp-tus
Meaning: unattractive.

Meaning: Inconspicuous
Latin Pronunciation: in-kon-SPIK-yoo-uh

Meaning: Unadorned, unattractive
Latin Pronunciation: in-KOMP-tum

Meaning: Inconspicuous
Latin Pronunciation: in-kon-SPIK-yoo-um

Latin Pronunciation: in-kon-spik-yew-us
Meaning: not notable, inconspicuous.

Meaning: Thickened
Latin Pronunciation: in-kras-SAY-tuh

Meaning: Thickened
Latin Pronunciation: in-kras-SAY-tum

incrassate

Thickened, often relating to cell walls.

incumbent

Describes cotyledons lying with the back of one against the radicle.

Meaning: Bent inward
Latin Pronunciation: in-ker-VAH-tum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-ker-VAY-tum

Meaning: Thickened
Latin Pronunciation: in-kras-SAY-tus

Meaning: Bent inward
Latin Pronunciation: in-ker-VAH-tuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-ker-VAY-tuh

Latin Pronunciation: in-kurv-vay-tus
Meaning: bent inward (in curved).

Meaning: Incurved
Latin Pronunciation: IN-kur-vuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-KUR-vuh

Meaning: Curved inward
Latin Pronunciation: in-KUR-vul-uh

incurved

Bent or curved inwards or upwards, as leaf margins curved towards the adaxial surface; describing ray florets curved forward along their length toward the face of the flower head.

Meaning: Incurved
Latin Pronunciation: IN-kur-vum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-KUR-vum

Latin Pronunciation: in-kurv-us
Meaning: incurved.

Meaning: Unattractive
Latin Pronunciation: in-DEK-or-us

Meaning: Unattractive
Latin Pronunciation: in-DEK-or-um

indehiscent

Not opening by valves, etc.; remaining persistently closed.

indefinite

Inconstant in number or very numerous.

Meaning: Indented
Latin Pronunciation: in-den-TAH-tuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-den-TAY-tuh

Meaning: Unattractive
Latin Pronunciation: in-DEK-or-uh

Meaning: Indented
Latin Pronunciation: in-den-TAH-tum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-den-TAY-tum

Latin Pronunciation: in-den-tay-tus
Meaning: indented or toothed.

indeterminate

Continuing to grow at the apex.

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Meaning: Of or from Indianola, a port city in Texas (U.S.)
Latin Pronunciation: in-dee-an-oh-LEN-sis

Latin Pronunciation: inn-dik-us
Meaning: of India (the East Indies).

Meaning: Of or from India
Latin Pronunciation: IN-dih-kuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-DEE-kuh

Meaning: Of or from India
Latin Pronunciation: IN-dih-kum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-DEE-kum

indigenous

Native and original to the region.

Meaning: Bearing indigo
Latin Pronunciation: in-dee-GO-fer-us

Meaning: Bearing indigo
Latin Pronunciation: in-dee-GO-fer-um

Meaning: Undivided
Latin Pronunciation: in-dee-VEE-suh

Meaning: Undivided
Latin Pronunciation: in-dee-VEE-sum

Latin Pronunciation: in-div-vye-sus
Meaning: undivided.

Meaning: Indian grass
Latin Pronunciation: in-doh-POH-uh

indumentum

A massing of fine hairs, glands, or prickles.

induplicate

Having edges or margins folded inward.

indurated

Hardened.

Meaning: Not hard
Latin Pronunciation: in-doo-RAY-tuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-doo-RAH-tuh

Meaning: Not hard
Latin Pronunciation: in-doo-RAY-tum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-doo-RAH-tum

Latin Pronunciation: in-dew-ray-tus
Meaning: hardened.

indusiate

Bearing indusia.

indusiate

Bearing indusia.

industate

Provided with an indusium.

indusium (pl. indusia)

The thin, scale-like covering of immature sori.

inerm (alt. inermous)

Unarmed, no prickles, thorns, teeth, etc.

Meaning: not spiny, unarmed
Latin Pronunciation: IN-er-me
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:IN-er-may

Latin Pronunciation: in-erm-iss
Meaning: without thorns or spines (unarmed).

Meaning: From the Latin in- (not and expandare (expand)
Latin Pronunciation: in-eks-PAN-sa

Meaning: Name refers to staining or dying property of the genus (which actually is the result of galls that form under the bark); also refers to supposed medicinal properties, depending on genus
Latin Pronunciation: in-fek-TOR-ee-um
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-fek-tor-EE-um

Latin Pronunciation: in-fek-toh-ree-us
Meaning: used for dyes.

Meaning: Name refers to staining or dying property of the genus (which actually is the result of galls that form under the bark); also refers to supposed medicinal properties, depending on genus
Latin Pronunciation: in-fek-TOR-ee-uh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-fek-tor-EE-uh

Meaning: Inferior
Latin Pronunciation: in-FER-ee-us

Meaning: Inferior
Latin Pronunciation: in-FER-ee-or

inferior ovary

With the flower parts growing from above the ovary; one that is adnate to the calyx.

Meaning: Unsafe
Latin Pronunciation: in-FES-tuh

Meaning: Unsafe
Latin Pronunciation: in-FES-tum

Meaning: Weak
Latin Pronunciation: IN-firm-um
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-FIRM-um

Latin Pronunciation: in-fess-tus
Meaning: dangerous.

Meaning: Weak
Latin Pronunciation: IN-firm-uh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-FIRM-uh

Meaning: Weak
Latin Pronunciation: IN-firm-us
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-FIRM-us

inflated

Bladdery; applied to the alar cells of leaves when enlarged much beyond the size of the neighboring cells.

Meaning: More swollen
Latin Pronunciation: in-FLAY-tee-or

Meaning: Inflated, swollen
Latin Pronunciation: in-FLAY-tuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-FLAT-uh

Meaning: More swollen
Latin Pronunciation: in-FLAY-tee-us

inflected

Bent, flexed.

Latin Pronunciation: in-flay-tus
Meaning: swollen.

Meaning: Bent inward
Latin Pronunciation: in-FLEK-suh

inflexed

Bent inwards.

Meaning: Bent inward
Latin Pronunciation: in-FLEK-sum

Meaning: Bent inward
Latin Pronunciation: in-FLEK-sus

infra-

As a prefix, denotes below.

inflorescence

The flowering part of a plant, and especially the mode of its arrangement.

Meaning: Inflated, swollen
Latin Pronunciation: in-FLAY-tum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-FLAT-um

influent

1. An organism which sways interactions within a community but is not a dominant species; one which influences. 2. The flow of water from a stream into a body of water, especially subterranean storage. See also: effluent.

Latin Pronunciation: in-frak-tus
Meaning: broken.

infrageneric

Refers to any taxon of a rank below that of genus, such as species, variety, cultivar, etc.

inframedial

Below the middle.

Meaning: Purple underneath
Latin Pronunciation: in-fruh-pur-PUR-ee-um
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-fruh-pur-pur-EE-um

Meaning: Purple underneath
Latin Pronunciation: in-fruh-pur-PUR-ee-us
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-fruh-pur-pur-EE-us

Meaning: Purple underneath
Latin Pronunciation: in-fruh-pur-PUR-ee-uh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-fruh-pur-pur-EE-uh

infraspecific

A taxonomic group within a species, such as a subspecies.

infructescence

The grouping or arrangement of fruits borne on a plant.

Meaning: funnel, or something poured into
Latin Pronunciation: in-fun-DEE-bew-luh

Meaning: Funnel-shaped
Latin Pronunciation: in-fun-dih-bew-LEE-for-mee
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-fun-dih-bew-LEE-for-may

Latin Pronunciation: in-f un-dib-yew-lifform-iss
Meaning: funnel shaped (flowers).

Meaning: funnel, or something poured into
Latin Pronunciation: in-fun-DEE-bew-lum

Meaning: Named for Douglas C. Ingram, early 20th century American forestor
Alternative Meaning:Named for Collingwood Ingram, 20th century English horticulturist and author
Latin Pronunciation: in-GRAM-ee-eye

infundibuliform (syn. infundibular)

Shaped like a funnel.

Meaning: Massive, tremendous size
Latin Pronunciation: IN-gens

Meaning: funnel, or something poured into
Latin Pronunciation: in-fun-DEE-bew-lus

Meaning: Harmless
Latin Pronunciation: in-OK-yoo-a

Meaning: Nameless
Latin Pronunciation: in-om-in-AH-tuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-om-in-AY-tuh

Meaning: Of or from Inhambane (province of Mozambique)
Latin Pronunciation: in-yam-ban-EN-sis

Meaning: Nameless
Latin Pronunciation: in-om-in-AH-tum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-om-in-AY-tum

Meaning: Nameless
Latin Pronunciation: in-om-in-AH-tus
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-om-in-AY-tus

Meaning: Renewed
Latin Pronunciation: in-oh-VAY-tuh

Meaning: Without prickles; harmless
Latin Pronunciation: in-OKS-see-uh

Meaning: Renewed
Latin Pronunciation: in-oh-VAY-tus

innovation

An offshoot from the stem.

Meaning: Without fruit
Latin Pronunciation: in-oh-KAR-pus

Meaning: Renewed
Latin Pronunciation: in-oh-VAY-tum

Meaning: Unscented
Latin Pronunciation: in-oh-DOR-uh

inoculant (syn. inoculum)

The material used in an inoculation.

Meaning: From the Greek inodes (fibrous, sinewy) and phyllon (a leaf
Latin Pronunciation: in-oh-FILL-a

Meaning: From the Greek inodes (fibrous, sinewy) and phyllon (a leaf
Latin Pronunciation: in-oh-FILL-um

Latin Pronunciation: in-oh-doh-rus
Meaning: without fragrance.

Meaning: Unscented
Latin Pronunciation: in-oh-DOR-um

Meaning: Unexpected
Latin Pronunciation: in-oh-PYE-num
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-oh-PIN-um

Meaning: From the Greek inodes (fibrous, sinewy) and phyllon (a leaf
Latin Pronunciation: in-oh-FILL-us

Meaning: Unexpected
Latin Pronunciation: in-oh-PYE-nus
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-oh-PIN-us

Meaning: Weak
Latin Pronunciation: in-OP-see
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-OP-say

Meaning: Weak
Latin Pronunciation: in-OP-sis

Meaning: Unexpected
Latin Pronunciation: in-oh-PYE-nuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-oh-PIN-uh

inorganic

1. Being or composed of matter other than that from a plant or animal. 2. Not arising from natural growth; artificial.

Meaning: Without adornment
Latin Pronunciation: in-or-NAY-tuh

inorganic fertilizer

A powdered or liquid chemical mix of nutrients which does not contain carbon.

Meaning: Without adornment
Latin Pronunciation: in-or-NAY-tum

Latin Pronunciation: in-or-nay-tus
Meaning: not showy.

Meaning: Bearing insects
Latin Pronunciation: in-sek-TIF-er-uh

Meaning: Without prickles; harmless
Latin Pronunciation: in-OKS-see-uh

Latin Pronunciation: inn-kwin-anz
Meaning: discoloring.

Meaning: Bearing insects
Latin Pronunciation: in-sek-TIF-er-um

insect vectors

Bugs that carry and distribute disease-causing microorganisms.

insectivorous (n. insectivore)

Feeding on insects.

Meaning: To introduce, join, insert
Latin Pronunciation: in-SER-tuh

Meaning: To introduce, join, insert
Latin Pronunciation: in-SER-tum

inserted

Attached to or growing out of.

Meaning: Remarkable, distinguished
Latin Pronunciation: in-SIG-nee
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-SIG-nay

Meaning: To introduce, join, insert
Latin Pronunciation: in-SER-tus

Meaning: Remarkable, distinguished flowers
Latin Pronunciation: in-sig-NIF-flor-uh

Latin Pronunciation: in-sig-niss
Meaning: remarkable, out standing.

Meaning: Strange
Latin Pronunciation: in-SOL-ee-tum

Meaning: Strange
Latin Pronunciation: in-SOL-ee-tuh

Meaning: Strange
Latin Pronunciation: in-SOL-ee-tus

Meaning: Of or from Ticino (southern Switzerland and adjacent northern Italy)
Latin Pronunciation: in-SUB-ree-kum

Meaning: Pertaining to or growing on islands
Latin Pronunciation: in-soo-LAIR-ee
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-soo-LAIR-ay

Meaning: Referring to islands
Latin Pronunciation: in-soo-LAIR-a

Meaning: Pertaining to or growing on islands
Latin Pronunciation: in-soo-LAIR-is

Meaning: Referring to islands
Latin Pronunciation: in-soo-LAIR-um

Latin Pronunciation: in-tak-tus
Meaning: intact.

Meaning: Unsullied, undefiled
Latin Pronunciation: in-tam-ee-NAY-tuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-tam-ee-NAH-tuh

Meaning: Unsullied, undefiled
Latin Pronunciation: in-tam-ee-NAY-tum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-tam-ee-NAH-tum

Latin Pronunciation: inn-tej-er
Meaning: unbroken (entire).

Meaning: Unsullied, undefiled
Latin Pronunciation: in-tam-ee-NAY-tus
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-tam-ee-NAH-tus

Meaning: Very complete, entire, with a smooth edge
Latin Pronunciation: in-teg-er-EE-muh

Meaning: Very complete, entire, with a smooth edge
Latin Pronunciation: in-teg-er-EE-mum

Meaning: Very complete, entire, with a smooth edge
Latin Pronunciation: in-teg-er-EE-mus

Meaning: Entire, untoothed
Latin Pronunciation: IN-teg-ruh

Meaning: Leaves entire (undivided)
Latin Pronunciation: in-teg-ree-FOH-lee-uh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-teg-rih-FOH-lee-uh

integrated pest management (abr. IPM)

A philosophy of pest management based on the idea of using the least dangerous course first; stresses the use of natural controls, such as insect predators, over the use of chemical pesticides.

Latin Pronunciation: in-teg-rif-foh-lee-us
Meaning: "entire"-leaved (smooth-edged).

Meaning: More entire, uncut
Latin Pronunciation: in-TEG-ree-or

Meaning: Leaves entire (undivided)
Latin Pronunciation: in-teg-ree-FOH-lee-um
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-teg-rih-FOH-lee-um

integument

An outer covering or coat.

Meaning: More entire, uncut
Latin Pronunciation: in-TEG-ree-us

Meaning: Entire, untoothed
Latin Pronunciation: IN-teg-rum

inter-

As a prefix, denotes between or among.

intercalary

Of a meristem situated between the apex and the base.

intercalary inflorescence

An inflorescence that either arises in an internodal position, or one originally terminal but ceasing to be so when vegetative growth subsequently resumes from the stem apex.

intercalary growth

Growth in the tissue between the apex and the base.

Meaning: Intervening
Latin Pronunciation: in-ter-SEED-ens

Meaning: Inner
Latin Pronunciation: in-TER-ee-us

Latin Pronunciation: in-ter-jek-tus
Meaning: put between.

Meaning: Intermediate
Latin Pronunciation: in-ter-MEE-dee-uh

interfoliaceous

Between the leaves of a pair, as the stipules of many Rubiaceae.

Meaning: Inner
Latin Pronunciation: in-TER-ee-or

intermediate

1. Refers to a grafting scion which is attached at both ends either simultaneously or successively. 2. Refers to hybrids apparently combining the characters of both of their parents in equal measure and standing midway between them.

Latin Pronunciation: in-ter-meed-ee-us
Meaning: intermediate (in color, form, etc.).

Meaning: Intermediate
Latin Pronunciation: in-ter-MEE-dee-um

internode

The portion of a stem between two nodes.

interrupted

Describes an inflorescence with the flowers unevenly distributed along the axis, with conspicuous gaps. Also describes the fertile frond of some ferns with the clusters of sporangia similarly arranged.

Latin Pronunciation: in-ter-rup-tus
Meaning: not continuous, scattered.

Meaning: Interrupted in some fashion
Latin Pronunciation: in-ter-UP-tuh

interpetiolar

Describes a stipule located between the petioles of two opposite leaves. See also: intrapetiolar.

Meaning: Interrupted in some fashion
Latin Pronunciation: in-ter-UP-tum

interstaminal corona

The fleshy lobes, often connate into a tube, attached to the base of the staminal column in the interstaminal areas of members of the family Asclepiadaceae. See also: gynostegial corona.

interspecific

Refers to hybrids between two separate species of the same genus.

Meaning: Intertwined
Latin Pronunciation: in-ter-TEKS-tuh

Meaning: Intertwined
Latin Pronunciation: in-ter-TEKS-tum

Meaning: Unshorn; with long hair or beard
Latin Pronunciation: IN-ton-suh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-TON-suh

intertidal

The shore zone between high and low tides.

Meaning: Unshorn; with long hair or beard
Latin Pronunciation: IN-ton-sum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-TON-sum

Latin Pronunciation: in-ter-text-us
Meaning: interwoven,intertwined.

Meaning: Unshorn; with long hair or beard
Latin Pronunciation: IN-ton-sus
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-TON-sus

Meaning: Turned inward
Latin Pronunciation: in-TOR-sus

Meaning: Turned inward
Latin Pronunciation: in-TOR-suh

Meaning: Turned inward
Latin Pronunciation: in-TOR-sum

Meaning: To twist in and out; to twine
Latin Pronunciation: in-TOR-ta

Meaning: To twist in and out; to twine
Latin Pronunciation: in-TOR-tum

intramarginal

Within and near the margin.

intrapetiolar

Describes a stipule located between a petiole and the stem. See also: interpetiolar.

Latin Pronunciation: in-tort-us
Meaning: twisted.

intra-

As a prefix, denotes within or inside.

Meaning: Entangled
Latin Pronunciation: in-tree-KAY-tuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-trik-AH-tuh

intricate

Tangled.

Latin Pronunciation: in-trik-kay-tus
Meaning: entangled (branches).

Meaning: Entangled
Latin Pronunciation: in-tree-KAY-tum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:in-trik-AH-tum

introduced

Brought intentionally from another region for purposes of cultivation.

introgression

The formation of a range of intermediate plants by hybridization among parents and progeny.

Latin Pronunciation: in-tror-sus
Meaning: turned inward (introrse).

introrse

Turned inward or toward the axis.

Latin Pronunciation: in-tew-mess-senz
Meaning: swollen, puffy.

Meaning: Latin name for endive, chicory, derived from Egyptian tybi, (January), referring to the month the plant was customarily eaten
Latin Pronunciation: IN-tye-bee

Meaning: Latin name for endive, chicory, derived from Egyptian tybi, (January), referring to the month the plant was customarily eaten
Latin Pronunciation: IN-tye-bus

Meaning: Resembling Inula (Old Latin name for Inula helenium)
Latin Pronunciation: in-yoo-LOP-sis

Meaning: Old Latin name for Inula helenium
Latin Pronunciation: IN-yoo-luh

Meaning: Inula (Old Latin name for Inula helenium) and flower
Latin Pronunciation: in-yoo-LAN-ther-uh

Meaning: From the Latin inundo (flooded), referring to the plant's tolerance for growing in boggy or flood-prone areas
Latin Pronunciation: in-un-DAY-tuh

Meaning: From the Latin inundo (flooded), referring to the plant's tolerance for growing in boggy or flood-prone areas
Latin Pronunciation: in-un-DAY-tum

Meaning: From the Latin inundo (flooded), referring to the plant's tolerance for growing in boggy or flood-prone areas
Latin Pronunciation: in-un-DAY-tus

invalid

Refers to scientific names published with incomplete information or in an invalid publication.

invaginated

Inside a sheath.

invasive

Spreading aggressively from the original site of planting.

Meaning: Plain, unadorned
Latin Pronunciation: in-ven-OO-stuh

Meaning: Plain, unadorned
Latin Pronunciation: in-ven-OO-stus

Latin Pronunciation: in-verr-sus
Meaning: turned over (inverse).

Latin Pronunciation: in-vye-sus
Meaning: unseen, over looked.

Meaning: Not seen; invisible
Latin Pronunciation: in-VY-suh

Meaning: Not seen; invisible
Latin Pronunciation: in-VY-sum

involucellate

Having an involucre.

Meaning: Plain, unadorned
Latin Pronunciation: in-ven-OO-stum

involucel

A secondary involucre, as that of an umbellet in Umbelliferae.

involucrate

Having an involucre.

Meaning: Leaf edges rolled inwards
Alternative Meaning:Having an involucre, literally a wrapping or case. Here it refers to the bract around each flower
Latin Pronunciation: in-vol-yoo-KRAY-tum

Meaning: Leaf edges rolled inwards
Alternative Meaning:Having an involucre, literally a wrapping or case. Here it refers to the bract around each flower
Latin Pronunciation: in-vol-yoo-KRAY-tuh

Latin Pronunciation: in-vol-yew-kray-tus
Meaning: with a group or whorl of small leaves or bracts (involucres).

involucre

A circle or collection of bracts surrounding a flower cluster or head, or a single flower.

involute

1. Rolled inward. 2. With margins of ray florets rolled forward along their longitudinal axis. When fully involute, the margins touch or overlap so only the reverse of the floret is visible.

involucral

Belonging to an involucre.

Latin Pronunciation: in-vol-yew-tus
Meaning: rolled inward (involute).

Meaning: Of or from the Inyang District (Chimanimani Mountains in Zimbabwe)
Latin Pronunciation: in-yang-EN-see

Meaning: Rolled, wrapped
Latin Pronunciation: IN-vol-venz

Meaning: Of or from the Inyang District (Chimanimani Mountains in Zimbabwe)
Latin Pronunciation: in-yang-EN-sis

Meaning: Of or from the Nyanga (Inyanga) area of the east Highlands, Zimbabwe
Latin Pronunciation: in-yang-EN-sis

Meaning: Of or from the Nyanga (Inyanga) area of the east Highlands, Zimbabwe
Latin Pronunciation: in-yang-EN-see

in vitro

Outside the living body and in an artificial environment, as a tissue culture.

Meaning: From the Greek iodes (violet) and anthos (flower)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-oh-DANTH-uh

Meaning: Violet-like
Latin Pronunciation: eye-OH-deez

Meaning: From the Greek iodes (violet) and anthos (flower)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-oh-DANTH-us

Meaning: violet-colored
Latin Pronunciation: eye-oh-DY-nuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:eye-oh-DIN-uh

Meaning: Violet head
Latin Pronunciation: eye-oh-do-SEF-uh-lus
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:eye-oh-do-KEF-uh-lus

Meaning: Violet rays
Latin Pronunciation: eye-OHN-ak-tiss

Meaning: Violet thorn
Latin Pronunciation: eye-oh-nuh-KAN-thus

Meaning: Violet flowers
Latin Pronunciation: eye-oh-NAN-tha

Latin Pronunciation: eye-oh-en-siss
Meaning: from Iowa.

Latin Pronunciation: eye-oh-nanth-us
Meaning: Violet- flowered.

Meaning: Violet colored flowers
Latin Pronunciation: eye-oh-nid-ih-FLOR-um

Meaning: From the Greek ion (violet) and phyllus (leaves), referring to purple leaves
Latin Pronunciation: eye-oh-no-FIL-uh

Meaning: From the Greek ion (violet) and phyllus (leaves), referring to purple leaves
Latin Pronunciation: eye-oh-no-FIL-um

Meaning: From the Greek ion (violet) and phyllus (leaves), referring to purple leaves
Latin Pronunciation: eye-oh-no-FIL-us

Meaning: Violet flowers
Latin Pronunciation: eye-oh-NAN-thum

Meaning: Like a violet, or violet colored
Latin Pronunciation: eye-oh-NOP-sis

Latin Pronunciation: eye-oh-nop-ter-us
Meaning: winged like a Violet.

Meaning: Greek name of obscure origin
Latin Pronunciation: IF-ee-on

Meaning: Resembles the genus Iphiona
Latin Pronunciation: eye-fy-oh-NOP-sis
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:eye-fee-oh-NOP-sis

integrated pest management (abr. IPM)

A philosophy of pest management based on the idea of using the least dangerous course first; stresses the use of natural controls, such as insect predators, over the use of chemical pesticides.

Meaning: From the Greek ipo (to strike) and opsis (appearance); meaning striking appearance
Latin Pronunciation: ip-oh-MOP-sis

Meaning: From the aboriginal name for the palm
Latin Pronunciation: EE-pot

Latin Pronunciation: IP-see-uh

Meaning: Named for Bernardo de Yriarte, 18th century Spanish patron of learning
Latin Pronunciation: ir-ee-AR-tee-uh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:ir-ee-ar-TEE-uh

Meaning: Iris-like
Latin Pronunciation: ir-id-uh-KEE-uh

Meaning: The Iris family (from the Greek word for iridescent)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-rid-AY-see-ay

Meaning: Diminutive form of Iriartea
Latin Pronunciation: ir-ee-ar-TEL-uh

Meaning: Iris-like
Latin Pronunciation: ir-id-uh-KEE-uh

Meaning: Iris-like
Latin Pronunciation: ir-id-uh-KEE-uh

Latin Pronunciation: ir-id-dess-senz
Meaning: shimmering, changeable color.

Meaning: Iris-flowered, iridescent
Latin Pronunciation: ir-id-uh-FLOR-uh

Latin Pronunciation: eye-rid-if-foh-lee-us
Meaning: Iris- leaved.

Meaning: Iris-flowered, iridescent
Latin Pronunciation: ir-id-uh-FLOR-um

Meaning: Pots (of gold at the end of the) rainbow
Latin Pronunciation: ir-id-OH-lay
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:ir-id-OH-lay-ee

Latin Pronunciation: eye-rid-ee-oy-deez
Meaning: Iris- like.

Meaning: Pots (of gold at the end of the) rainbow
Latin Pronunciation: ir-id-OH-lar-um
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:ir-id-oh-LAR-um

Meaning: Iris-flowered, iridescent
Latin Pronunciation: ir-id-uh-FLOR-us

Meaning: An old term for a kind of cress
Latin Pronunciation: IR-ee-oh

iron chelate (alt. chelated iron)

A powdered compound used as a soil additive to boost the amount of iron available to plants.

irregular

1. Varying in form. 2. Asymmetrical.

Latin Pronunciation: ihr-reg-yew-lay-riss
Meaning: irregular, unsymmetrical.

Meaning: Having parts of different sizes
Latin Pronunciation: ir-reg-yoo-LAIR-ee

Meaning: Unshaven or unshorn
Latin Pronunciation: er-RAH-suh

irregular flower

Describes a flower showing inequality in the size, form, or union of its similar parts.

irrigation

The provision of water to plants to supplement rainfall. See also: drip irrigation, center pivot irrigation.

Meaning: Very wet
Latin Pronunciation: ir-EE-gyoo-um

Meaning: Very wet
Latin Pronunciation: ir-EE-gyoo-uh

Meaning: Named for Do?a Isabel, daughter of Emperor Dom Pedro, 19th century Brazilian royalty
Latin Pronunciation: iz-uh-BEL-ee-uh

Meaning: Yellowish or tawny yellow; named for Archduchess Isabella of Austria, who vowed not to change her underwear until her father, Philip II, won the siege of Ostend, which lasted 3 years
Latin Pronunciation: iz-uh-bel-ee-nuh

Meaning: Yellowish or tawny yellow; named for Archduchess Isabella of Austria, who vowed not to change her underwear until her father, Philip II, won the siege of Ostend, which lasted 3 years
Latin Pronunciation: iz-uh-bel-ee-num

Meaning: Yellowish or tawny yellow; named for Archduchess Isabella of Austria, who vowed not to change her underwear until her father, Philip II, won the siege of Ostend, which lasted 3 years
Latin Pronunciation: iz-a-BELL-uh

Meaning: Yellowish or tawny yellow; named for Archduchess Isabella of Austria, who vowed not to change her underwear until her father, Philip II, won the siege of Ostend, which lasted 3 years
Latin Pronunciation: iz-uh-bel-ee-nus

Meaning: Of or from Isalo, Madagascar
Latin Pronunciation: ee-shal-oh-EN-sis

Meaning: From the Greek isos (equal) and achne (chaff); referring to the equal florets, glumes, or lemmas
Latin Pronunciation: EYE-sak-nee

Meaning: Very wet
Latin Pronunciation: ir-EE-gyoo-us

Latin Pronunciation: eye - sand - rus
Meaning: equal-stamened.

Meaning: Of or from Isauria, an ancient district of south Asia Minor
Latin Pronunciation: eye-sor-EE-kus
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:eye-SOR-ik-kus

Meaning: Of or from Isauria, an ancient district of south Asia Minor
Latin Pronunciation: eye-sor-EE-kuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:eye-SOR-ik-kuh

Meaning: Of or from Isauria, an ancient district of south Asia Minor
Latin Pronunciation: eye-sor-EE-kum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:eye-SOR-ik-kum

Meaning: From the Greek ischnos (thin, weak, withered) and kentron (spur)
Latin Pronunciation: isk-no-SEN-trum

Meaning: From the Greek ischnos (thin, weak, withered) and karpos (fruit)
Latin Pronunciation: isk-no-KAR-pus

Meaning: From the Greek ischnos (thin, weak, withered) tube and siphon (tube)
Latin Pronunciation: isk-no-SY-fon

isidia

Finger-like outgrowths from the upper cortex of a lichen.

Meaning: From the Greek ischaimon (styptic), referring to the plant's ability to stop bleeding
Latin Pronunciation: IS-kay-mum

Meaning: Named for Paul Erdmann Isert, 18th century German surgeon in the West Indies and West Africa
Latin Pronunciation: eye-SER-tee-uh

Meaning: Named after Ismene, daughter of Oedipus
Latin Pronunciation: iz-me-nee

Meaning: From the Greek isos (equal) and eilema (cover), referring to the four involucral spikelets
Latin Pronunciation: eye-SEE-lem-uh

Meaning: From the Greek isos (equal) and cheilus (lip), referring to the equal sized sepals, petals, and lip
Latin Pronunciation: eye-soh-KY-lus

Meaning: From the Greek isos (equal) and dendron (tree)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-soh-DEN-dron

isodiametric

Having equal diameters.

Meaning: From the Greek isos, (ever) and etas, (green), referring to the evergreen character of the plant
Latin Pronunciation: eye-so-EE-tees

Meaning: An equal hair-tuft, referring to the flowers
Latin Pronunciation: eye-so-KOH-muh

isogamy

The union of equal gamete.

Meaning: From the Greek isos (equal) and glossus (tongue)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-soh-GLOSS-uh

isolateral

Having upper and lower surfaces which are similar in form.

Meaning: Resembles Isoetes (genus name from the Greek isos, ever and etas, green)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-so-et-OP-sis

Meaning: From the Latin isolato (insulated, island) and cereus (candle, torch), referring to the candle-like growth
Latin Pronunciation: eye-soh-lay-toh-KER-ee-us
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:eye-soh-lay-toh-SER-ee-us

Meaning: From the Greek isos (equal) and lepis (scale)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-soh-LEP-is

Meaning: From the Greek isos (equal) leukos (white)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-soh-LOO-kus

Meaning: Greek isos, (ever, equal) and meris, (a part); referring to the equally-divided pod
Latin Pronunciation: eye-so-MER-iss

isomorphic

Having a similar form, but being genetically different.

Latin Pronunciation: eye-soh-pet-al-us
Meaning: equal- petaled.

Meaning: Equal pappus
Latin Pronunciation: eye-soh-PAP-pus

Meaning: Equal-sized leaves
Latin Pronunciation: eye-so-FIL-uh

Meaning: Equal-sized leaves
Latin Pronunciation: eye-so-FYE-lum

Latin Pronunciation: eye - soh - fill - us
Meaning: equal- leaved.

Meaning: Fronm the Greek isos (equal) and physis (growth), referring to the 6 similar tepals
Latin Pronunciation: eye-so-FIS-is

Meaning: From the Greek isos (equal) and pogon (beard); the fruit is equally hairy on its surface
Latin Pronunciation: eye-soh-POH-gon

Meaning: From the Greek isos (equal) and theka (cup, capsule)
Latin Pronunciation: eye-soh-THEK-uh

Meaning: From the Greek isos (equal) and trema (hole); for the regular calyx-limb around the flower
Latin Pronunciation: eye-soh-TREE-muh

Meaning: From the Greek isos (equal) and tria (three), referring to the 3 sepals being of equal shape
Latin Pronunciation: eye-SOH-tree-uh

Meaning: Equal keels
Latin Pronunciation: eye-soh-TROH-pis

isotype

An individual specimen which is similar enough genetically to the holotype to be considered to part of the same taxonomic group.

Meaning: Equal stigma
Latin Pronunciation: eye-soh-STIG-muh

Meaning: Italian
Latin Pronunciation: ee-TAL-ih-kum
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:eye-TAL-ih-kum

Meaning: Italian
Latin Pronunciation: ee-TAL-ih-kuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:eye-TAL-ih-kuh

Meaning: Named after a river in Per?
Latin Pronunciation: eye-TAY-uh

Latin Pronunciation: it-tal-ik-us
Meaning: of or from Italy.

Meaning: From the Greek name for Willow
Latin Pronunciation: eye-TEE-uh

Meaning: Willow-leaved
Latin Pronunciation: eye-tee-oh-FIL-uh

Meaning: Willow-leaved
Latin Pronunciation: eye-tee-oh-FIL-us

Meaning: Latin derivation from Ajuga iva, which has a similar odor
Latin Pronunciation: EYE-vuh

Meaning: Willow-leaved
Latin Pronunciation: eye-tee-oh-FIL-um

Meaning: Of or from the Ituri rain forest in the Congo Basin of central Africa
Latin Pronunciation: eye-tyoor-ee-EN-sis

Meaning: Named for Eli Ives, 19th century Yale University pharmacologist and professor
Latin Pronunciation: IVES-ee-uh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:eye-VES-ee-uh

iteroparity

Refers to an organism that has multiple reproductive seasons over its lifetime. See also: semelparity.

Meaning: Named for Joseph C. Ives, 19th century leader of a Pacific Railway survey party
Latin Pronunciation: ives-ee-AH-nuh
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:eye-ves-ee-AH-nuh

Meaning: From the Greek Ixia (bird lime, referring to the sticky sap) and anthos (flower)
Latin Pronunciation: iks-ee-AN-theez

Meaning: Like ixia
Latin Pronunciation: iks-ee-OY-deez

Meaning: Bird lime; referring to the sticky sap
Latin Pronunciation: IKS-ee-uh

Meaning: Having glutinous (sticky) fruit
Latin Pronunciation: iks-so-KAR-puh

Meaning: Having glutinous (sticky) fruit
Latin Pronunciation: iks-so-KAR-pum

Latin Pronunciation: ix - oh - karp - us
Meaning: sticky- fruited.

Meaning: Named after Iswara Malabar deity
Latin Pronunciation: iks-OR-uh

Meaning: From the Greek Ixia (bird-lime) and leirion (lily); referring to the plant's resemblance to Ixia
Latin Pronunciation: ik-see-oh-LEER-ee-on

Meaning: Named for the Japanese city of Iyo, where this plant was discovered
Latin Pronunciation: ee-oh-AH-num
Alternative Self-Pronouncing:ee-oh-AY-num