dendrology

/dɛndroˈlɒdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the branch of botany dealing with the study of trees and shrubs, especially with regard to their identification, classification, and distribution.

“The botanist’s specialization in dendrology helped her identify the rare species of tree in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • arboreal science
  • botany

Antonyms

  • agriculture
  • horticulture