Definition: Describing something that grows in pairs or couples, often used in botanical contexts.

Example: The binate leaves of the plant create a lush appearance.

Definition: A type of plant that grows by trailing or twining around other plants, often with bell-shaped flowers and can be considered a weed.

Example: The garden was overrun with bindweed, making it difficult for other plants to thrive.

Definition: A flexible, climbing stem of certain plants that twines around other structures for support.

Example: The gardener trained the bine to climb up the trellis.

Definition: Referring to a type of leaf structure in plants where the leaflets are arranged on both sides of a central stem, resembling a feather that has been divided twice.

Example: The fern has bipinnate leaves that give it a delicate appearance.

Definition: A type of tree that has thin, peeling bark and is often found in northern regions. It has simple leaves and produces flowers in catkins. The wood from this tree is strong and is used for making furniture and other items.

Example: The birch tree in our backyard provides beautiful shade during the summer.

Definition: To hit someone with a branch of a birch tree, often as a form of punishment.

Example: The teacher decided to birch the misbehaving student as a lesson.

Definition: Describing something that is made from the wood of a birch tree.

Example: The birchen furniture in the room gave it a warm and natural feel.

Definition: A type of plant, specifically a trillium, known for its roots that are used in traditional medicine for their astringent properties.

Example: The herbalist recommended using birthroot for its medicinal qualities.

Definition: A type of plant that belongs to the genus Aristolochia, known for its unusual-shaped flowers and often used in traditional medicine, especially to assist with childbirth.

Example: The herbalist recommended birthwort for its historical use in aiding childbirth.

Definition: A type of plant that grows in Eurasia, known for its pink flowers and used in traditional medicine for its astringent properties.

Example: The bistort is often found in wet meadows and is valued for its medicinal uses.

Definition: A type of evergreen shrub found in dry areas of western North America, known for its bitter-tasting leaves that are good food for certain animals like deer and elk.

Example: The bitterbrush is an important plant for wildlife in the arid regions of the West.