phytology

/ˈfaɪtɒlədʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

the branch of biology dealing with the study of plants, including their structure, growth, evolution, and classification.

“The professor specialized in phytology and led an expedition to study rare plant species in the Amazon rainforest.”

Synonyms

  • botany
  • plant biology

Antonyms

  • animal biology
  • zoology