Category: B

  • Binomial

    (In nomenclature) the name consisting of the genus name and species epithet. In mathematics and statistics, an equation containing two variables.  

  • Binary

    (In nomenclature) the name consisting of the genus name and species epithet.  

  • Binate

    Divided in two, or nearly so; (Of leaf ) with two leaflets on common petiole; (Of leaf ) simple leaf almost divided in two; Growing in pairs.  

  • Bilocular

    With two compartments, usually of a twocelled ovary. Two-celled.  

  • Bilobed

    Bilobed

    With two lobes.  

  • Bilobate

    Two-lobed.  

  • Bilamellate

    Consisting of two plates (as in some placentae). Of two plates—lamellae.  

  • Bilabiate

    Two-lipped, as when the parts of a calyx or corolla form two clearly separated projections, usually an upper and a lower, as in Labiatae/Lamiaceae; in Compositae/Asteraceae, a corolla usually with two smaller adaxial lobes and an abaxial lamina with 3 lobes at the apex. 2-lipped, A bilabiate corolla has petals in two sets, commonly with…

  • Bijugate

    Bijugate

    In a compound leaf, with two pairs of leaflets.  

  • Biglobular

    (Of stigma) consisting of two globose parts.