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• Botany is the subfield of biology focused on the study of plant life.

• Fast Facts

  1. Comes from the Greek word botane, meaning grass or pasture
  2. Sometimes referred to as phytology
  3. Branches of Botany include Paleobotany (the study of fossil plants), forestry, and horticulture

• Glossary

  1. Plant: All life forms that fall under the kingdom Plantae, including trees, algae, moss, grass and vines
  2. Chlorophyll: Green substance found in plants that contains Chloroplasts and enables photosynthesis
  3. Leaf: Organ with a large surface area that is well suited for capturing sunlight during photosynthesis
  4. Photosynthesis: Chemical process that creates oxygen and carbohydrates from water, sun light and carbon dioxide
  5. Flower: The reproductive structure found in some plants where pollination and fertilization take place
  6. Cell Wall: A firm outer layer that surrounds plant cells and is not found in animal cells
  7. Mycology: Subfield of botany that focuses on fungi

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