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What is the term for a scientist who specializes in the science of plant life?
Botanist
Where did the term 'botany' originate from?
Ancient Greek
What is the approximate number of vascular plant species studied by botanists?
~391,000 species
What did botany originate as in prehistory?
Herbalism
What were medieval physic gardens often attached to?
Monasteries
Learn about the science of plant life and the role of botanists in studying it. Explore the etymology of botany and its traditional inclusion of fungi and algae.
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