botanize
/bɒtənaɪz/Definitions
1. verb
to study or collect plants, especially in a scientific manner
“She has been botanizing in the woods all morning.”
2. verb
to become interested in or study botany
“After learning about the ecosystem, she began to botanize and understand the importance of plants.”
3. noun
the act of studying or collecting plants, especially in a scientific manner
“Her extensive botanizing has helped her write several books on the subject.”