Growth form

Growth form [ Botany ]

Dictionary of botanic terminology - index of names

General description of the type of growth exhibited by a plant, such as herbaceous, shrubby (bush-like) and arborescent (tree-like)

The growth form is the overall morphology (appearance or characteristic) of a plant species, including its stature, leaf type, and habit. The general description of the type of growth exhibited by a plant, such as herbaceous, shrubby (bush-like) and arborescent (tree-like). The most basic grow forms are trees, shrubs, forbs, and graminoids (herbs); but there are many more specialized growth forms such as epiphytes, lianas, caudiciform and stem succulents.

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