Plants: English Vocabulary List

a small and thin branch of a tree stemmed from another branch

"A small twig fell."

"She found a delicate twig covered in dew on the forest floor."

a type of plant small in size with several stems in the ground

"The bush is low."

"The bush grew beside the path."

a type of plant that grows in tropical regions with a hollow wooden stem

"Bamboo grows fast."

"The bamboo in the garden is tall."

a type of tree growing mainly in Australia, which has a strong smell

"Eucalyptus smells strong."

"The eucalyptus tree grows well there."

a type of evergreen tree with leaves shaped like needles

"The fir is tall."

"The fir tree stood in the yard."

a type of evergreen climbing plant with dark green leaves, often used for decorative purposes

"Ivy climbed the wall."

"Ivy covered the old stone building."

a large tree, known for its strong wood and popular fruit

"The oak is strong."

"The oak tree stood for many years."

a type of evergreen tree that grows in forests with needle-like leaves

"The pine is tall."

"The pine tree grew near the lake."

a climbing plant with grapes as its fruit

"The vine climbed fast."

"The grape vine grew vigorously, producing clusters of sweet fruit by late summer."

a type of tree that grows near water, with thin leaves which can be used for making baskets

"The willow bends gracefully."

"The willow tree stood by the river."

a type of tree that grows near water with long branches and leaves reaching to the ground

"The weeping willow is graceful."

"They sat under the weeping willow by the pond."

a tall flower with white and yellow color, shaped like a trumpet

"The daffodil is bright."

"Daffodils bloom in spring."

a small wild flower that has a yellow center and white petals

"The daisy is small."

"Children picked daisies in the field."

a type of flower which grows on the surface of lakes with white or pink petals

"The lotus is beautiful."

"A lotus grew in the pond."

a flower shaped like a cup that has bright colors and blossoms in spring

"The tulip is colorful."

"Tulips bloom in the spring."

a part of a tree divided into some other parts on which the leaves grow

"The branch broke."

"Birds sat on the branch."

the underground part of a plant that absorbs water and minerals, sending it to other parts

"The root is deep."

"The root holds the tree firmly in the ground."

the main wooden body of a tree

"The tree trunk is big."

"The ancient oak's trunk was so wide that three people could not encircle it."

a type of forest tree native to Europe and parts of Asia, known for its tall, straight trunk and compound leaves

"The ash tree is tall."

"The wood from the ash tree is highly valued for its strength and flexibility in furniture making."

any type of plant with leaves that remain green throughout the year

"Pine trees are evergreen and stay green all year."

"The evergreen tree kept its green needles all winter long providing a splash of color against the white snow."

a tropical tree with a big trunk and feather-like or fan-shaped leaves

"A palm tree grows here."

"The tropical island was dotted with tall palm trees, their fronds rustling gently in the sea breeze."

(of a plant) to produce flowers and display them in full color

"Flowers bloom beautifully in the spring."

"The cherry blossom trees usually bloom in early spring and attract many tourists to the park."

(of a plant) to bear flowers, especially flowers that are not fully open

"The flowers will blossom."

"The cherry trees in the park will blossom beautifully in the spring sunshine."

a part of a plant from which new flowers, leaves, or stems develop

"The flower bud will open in spring."

"The tiny bud on the rose bush would soon open into a beautiful red flower adding color to the garden."

a usually green part of a plant in which the photosynthesis takes place

"The leaf is green."

"A leaf fell from the tree."

the main part of a plant that connects the roots to the twigs, leaves, and flowers

"The stem is thin."

"She cut the stem of the flower at an angle before placing it in a vase filled with fresh water to help it absorb more liquid."

a sharp part of a plant that is attached to the stem

"The thorn is sharp."

"A thorn scratched her hand."

a type of plant with tiny purple or white flowers and a sweet smell

"The violet is delicate."

"Violets grew beside the path."

a type of plant with purple flowers and a fine smell

"Lavender smells lovely."

"She dried lavender for the closet."

any wild and unwanted plant that may harm the process of growth in a farm or garden

"The garden was full of weeds."

"The dandelion is often considered a weed but its yellow flowers can be pretty and its leaves are edible."