phytogeny

/ˌfaɪtəˈdʒɛni/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the evolutionary history and classification of plants, or the evolutionary history of a plant group.

“The botanist spent years studying the phytogeny of the ancient forest ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • botanical taxonomy
  • plant phylogeny

Antonyms

  • botanical variation
  • plant morphology