geobotany
/ˌdʒiːoʊˈbɑːtəni/
noun
- The scientific study of the relationship between plants and the environment, especially soil and climate.
- She wrote her thesis on the geobotany of alpine meadows.
- Geobotany helps scientists understand why certain plants grow only in specific regions.
- Using geobotany, researchers can predict where rare plant species might be found.
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