Arboretum
Arboretum
Arboretum (pronunciation: /ɑːrbəˈriːtəm/) is a term derived from the Latin 'arbor', meaning tree, and the suffix '-etum', indicating a place where trees are grown. An arboretum is a location where trees, shrubs, and other woody plants are cultivated for scientific, educational, and aesthetic purposes.
Etymology
The term 'arboretum' was first used in an English publication by John Claudius Loudon in 1833 in his book, "The Gardener's Magazine". The word is derived from the Latin 'arbor', meaning tree, and '-etum', a suffix used to denote a place where certain types of plants are grown.
Related Terms
- Botanical garden: A place where plants, labelled with their botanical names, are displayed and used for scientific research, conservation, display, and education.
- Horticulture: The art and science of cultivating plants.
- Dendrology: The scientific study of trees and other woody plants.
- Forestry: The science and craft of creating, managing, using, conserving, and repairing forests, woodlands, and associated resources for human and environmental benefits.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Arboretum
- Wikipedia's article - Arboretum
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