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phytology

/faɪˈtɒlədʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does phytology mean?

noun

The study of plants, especially in relation to their structure, growth, evolution, classification, and distribution. It encompasses botany, horticulture, and plant ecology.

Example

"The botanist spent her career studying the phytology of rare plant species."

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