Botany is the subfield of biology focused on the study of plant life.
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
What's the difference between medical botany and regular botany?(0 Answers)
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The main difference between botany and medical botany deals with the fact that the latter term is actually a subset of the larger, and more general, topic of ...
How many different organisms does botany study?(1 Answer)
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At one time the study of Botany had included all organisms that weren’t considered part of the animal kingdom. These types of organisms included the following: Fungi ...
Where can I find a botany dictionary to help me classify indoor plants?(1 Answer)
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For indoor plants try plantcare.com and gflora.com They both have some tools to identify plants and also tips on how to take care of them. If ...
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Fast Facts
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Comes from the Greek word botane, meaning grass or pasture
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Sometimes referred to as phytology
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Branches of Botany include Paleobotany (the study of fossil plants), forestry, and horticulture
