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- Comes from the Greek word botane, meaning grass or pasture
- Sometimes referred to as phytology
- Branches of Botany include Paleobotany (the study of fossil plants), forestry, and horticulture
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Botany is the subfield of biology focused on the study of plant life.
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Glossary
- Plant: All life forms that fall under the kingdom Plantae, including trees, algae, moss, grass and vines
- Chlorophyll: Green substance found in plants that contains Chloroplasts and enables photosynthesis
- Leaf: Organ with a large surface area that is well suited for capturing sunlight during photosynthesis
- Photosynthesis: Chemical process that creates oxygen and carbohydrates from water, sun light and carbon dioxide
- Flower: The reproductive structure found in some plants where pollination and fertilization take place
- Cell Wall: A firm outer layer that surrounds plant cells and is not found in animal cells
- Mycology: Subfield of botany that focuses on fungi




