Large-sized trees
Special terms
These are mature trees with a well-developed branching system, with branches evenly distributed, reaching a height of more than two meters in coniferous species and more than four meters in deciduous species.
Glossary of terms
A reference section with categories and short explanations.
Lateral position
Special terms
The position of any part of an organism to the side of the median plane.
Lateral shoot
Special terms
Secondary branch that grows from the side or from the base of the stem of a succulent plant.
Layering
Special terms
This is a part of a stem or root bearing buds that is bent away from the parent plant and covered with soil to produce a new plant.
Leaf arrangement
Special terms
The order of attachment of leaves on the stem.
Leaf succulent
Special terms
A plant that has water-storing tissues in its leaves, containing large amounts of water.
Lianas
Special terms
These are plants with long herbaceous or woody stems. They require a permanent support. Lianas differ in the way they attach to a support. For example, the stems of asparagus twine around a support; in others this function is performed by …