| partial veil |
A layer of tissue that covers the gills or pores of the mushroom fruiting body during the initial stage of development; often forms an annulus after rupturing.
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| patagial mark |
The patagial mark is a dark bar at the leading edge of the inner underwing.
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| pedicel |
The stalk of a single flower.
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| pedipalps |
In spiders, a pair of appendages found in front of the first pair of legs; used in reproduction.
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| perennial |
Completing its life cycle in 3 or more years.
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| perfoliate |
When pertaining to a leaf - completely surrounding the stem.
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| perigynia |
Plural of perigynium - a sack-like structure enclosing the ovary in sedges
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| perigynium |
A sack-like structure enclosing the ovary in sedges.
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| peristome |
In mosses, the fringe of teeth around the opening of the capsule.
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| petal |
Individual part of the corolla; often brightly colored, may be separate or fused to form funnels or bells.
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| petals |
plural of petal - individual parts of the corolla, often brightly colored.
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| petiole |
In plants - a leaf stalk.
In wasps - the constricted 1st. (and sometimes 2nd) segment of the abdomen.
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| petioles |
Plural of petiole - the leaf stalk of a plant.
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| pinnate |
When pertaining to a leaf - leaflets arranged in two rows on a stalk.
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| pinnately |
Referring to pinnate - leaflets arranged in two rows on a stalk.
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