phytognomy

/ˌfaɪtoʊˈnɒmi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of the shapes and forms of leaves, used to identify plants.

“The botanist used phytognomy to quickly identify the various species of plants in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • botany
  • dendrology
  • phytology

Antonyms

  • succulence
  • xeromorphism