GLOSSARY OF BOTANICAL TERMS 

 EMPLOYED IN THIS WORK. 



Achene A one-seeded fruit, or part of a compound fruit, as n 

 the Buttercup and Clematis, that does not open when ripe, 

 and distinguishable from a seed by the remains of a style or 

 stigma at the apex. 



Acrid Leaving a more or less burning sensation in the mouth 

 and throat when chewed. 



Acuminate Tapering gradually to a fine point. 



Albumen The substance in the seed surrounding the germ or 

 embryo when it is small. It is present in the Castor Oil seed 

 (oily), in the Nux Vomica (horny), and in others fleshy or 

 starchy, but it is not present in all seeds, those like the Bean 

 and Almond having the nourishment stored up in their large 

 seed-lobes. 



Alliaceous Having an odour like garlic or onion. 



Amplexicaul The base of the leaf developed so as to clasp 

 or surround the stem. 



Annular or annulated Applied to the root when constricted 

 at intervals so as to form rings, as in Ipecacuanha. 



Apetalous Having no petals. When only one row of floral 

 leaves is present, even if coloured, it is considered to be the 

 calyx, as in the Clematis, which is consequently apetalous. 



Appressed or adpressed A term applied to hairs when they 

 lie close against the stem. 



Arillus A fleshy growth from the point where the seed is 

 attached to the ovary, as in the Nutmeg, of which mace is 

 the arillus. 



Aromatic Having a more or less agreeable odour. 



Ascending Applied to the stem when half-way between erect 

 and prostrate. 



Anthers The part of the stamens containing the (usually pow- 

 dery) pollen. 



Awn A tapering thread-like body, terminating the flower scales 

 in grasses, or the seed in some of the Apocynace<z, as in 

 Strophantlms seed. 



