Phytology
/faɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/noun
The scientific study of plants.
Did you know?The word 'phytology' stems from the Greek word for plant, but historically, plants were often believed to hold mystical properties and powers.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
φυτολογία (phytologia)
“The study of plants, deriving from 'phyton' meaning plant and 'logia' meaning study.”
17th Century
Latin
phytologia
“Adoption of the Greek term into Latin for scholarly use.”
18th Century
English
phytology
“Introduction into English as a formal term for the study of plants.”
Modern English
English
phytology
“Continued use of the term in botanical sciences and research.”
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