geobotanical
/ˌdʒiːoʊbəˈtænɪkəl/
adjective
- Relating to the study of the relationship between plants and the Earth's surface, including soil and climate.
- She published a geobotanical map showing the distribution of rare alpine flowers.
- Geobotanical research is important for predicting how plant life might respond to climate change.
- The geobotanical survey helped scientists understand why certain plants grow only in specific regions.
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