Definition: A type of fungus that has a thick stalk and a narrow cap, known for its strong, unpleasant smell and often attracting insects for spore dispersal.

Example: The stinkhorn mushroom released a foul odor that filled the air around it.

Definition: A type of plant that has flowers or leaves that smell bad.

Example: The garden was filled with stinkweed, making it hard to enjoy the fresh air.

Definition: A type of tree found in southern Africa that has a strong, unpleasant smell and produces hard wood used for making furniture.

Example: The carpenter chose stinkwood for the new cabinets because of its durability.

Definition: A supporting stalk or stem-like structure, especially the stalk of a mushroom or the petiole of a fern frond.

Example: The stipe of the mushroom was thick and sturdy, holding the cap high above the ground.

Definition: A small, paired structure found at the base of a leaf stem in some plants, like roses and beans.

Example: The stipules on the rose plant help protect the young leaves as they grow.

Definition: A group of people or things that come from a common ancestor or source.

Example: The family tree shows the stirp from which all the descendants came.

Definition: A type of small plant that grows low to the ground, known for its opposite leaves and small, white flowers that look like stars.

Example: In spring, the garden was filled with stitchwort, creating a beautiful display of white flowers.

Definition: A small mammal that is a member of the weasel family, known for its long body and short legs. It is often brown in color and is called an ermine when it has a white winter coat.

Example: The stoat darted across the path, its brown fur blending with the autumn leaves.

Definition: A short, straight piece of wood, often used as a stake.

Example: The gardener used a stob to support the young plant.

Definition: To eat a lot of food continuously or to keep a fire burning by adding fuel.

Example: After a long day of hiking, we decided to stoke on some snacks by the campfire.

Definition: To add fuel to a fire or furnace to keep it burning strongly.

Example: He needed to stoke the fire to keep the house warm.