Botanical

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Botanical (bəˈtanɪk(ə)l)

Botanical refers to anything pertaining to the science of botany, the study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.

Etymology

The term 'botanical' is derived from the Ancient Greek word 'botane', which means 'grass' or 'pasture'. It was first used in English in the late 17th century.

Related Terms

  • Botany: The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.
  • Flora: The plant life occurring in a particular region or time, generally the naturally occurring or indigenous plant life.
  • Fauna: The animal life of any particular region or time. The corresponding term for plants is flora.
  • Herbology: The study or use of medicinal plants. Also known as herbalism.
  • Horticulture: The art and science of plant cultivation, including the process of preparing soil for the planting of seeds, tubers, or cuttings.
  • Phytochemistry: The study of phytochemicals, which are chemicals derived from plants.
  • Plant physiology: The study of the physical, chemical and biological functions of the plants.
  • Plant taxonomy: The science that finds, identifies, describes, classifies, and names plants.

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