10 A Botanical DiBioiiary, 
which had the other parts of the flov/er growing on 
its top when it was an ovary •, they ufually form a 
cavity, which is known by the name of Umbilicus^ 
or Navel. 
Frumentaceous^ a term applied to all fuch plants 
as have a conformity with Wheat, in refpedl either of 
their fruits, leaves, ears, or the like. 
Frutex^ a Shrub, is a gemmiparous plant, with 
many trunks. \ 
Gemma^ a Gem, or Bud, is a future fhoot, in- 
clofed in a fcaly covering during the winter. 
Gemmiparous Plants^ are fuch as bear gems or buds. 
Geniculum^ a Knot *, fuch roots and pods of plants 
are faid to be geniculated, as are divided into joints. 
Glans^ is that fort of fruit, which is contained 
within a fmooth, but hard bark, having but one 
feed ; its hind part covered with a thin cup, the fore 
part being bare, as Acorns : But it is properly the 
fruit without the cup. 
Gluma^ is the Hufk or Chaff of Corn: 
Habitus Planta^ is the outward appearance of . 
plants. 
Hcrha^ an Herb •, by herbs are meant all fuch 
plants, whofe ftalks die to the ground every year. 
Tliofe whofe roots do not continue longer than one 
year, are termed Annual Plants ; thofe whofe roots 
continue two years, are termed Biennial Plants ; and 
thofe whofe roots continue many years, are termed 
Perennial Plants. 
Imbricatus •, the leaves or fcales of plants are faid 
to be ipnbricated, when they are dilpofed, fo as to 
lye one on the edge of another, after the manner of 
tyles on a houfe. 
Internodium^ is that part of the ftalks of plants be- 
tween the knots or joints. 
Julus^ is a Katkin. See Amentaceus, 
LaFiefcent Plants, are fuch as have a milky juicef 
Lanugo^ Down, the feeds of plants, whicJi have 
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