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What is botany?

Botany is the science of plant life and a branch of biology.

What is the origin of the term 'botany'?

The term 'botany' comes from the Ancient Greek word βοτάνη (botanē) meaning 'pasture', 'herbs', 'grass', or 'fodder'.

What other organisms do botanists traditionally study?

Botanists traditionally study fungi and algae.

How many species of land plants do botanists study?

<p>Botanists study approximately 410,000 species of land plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did botany originally evolve from?

<p>Botany originated in prehistory as herbalism with the efforts of early humans to identify plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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