- Botany is the branch of science that deals with plant life forms and their functions. It explores various aspects of plants like their growth, metabolism, constitution, ecological roles, etc. It is commonly also referred to as plant science or plant biology.
- Etymology: Greek word βοτάνη (botany) which means “grass“, “pasture”, “fodder” or “herbs”.
Synonyms: plant biology; phytology; plant science; botanical sciences
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