phytogeography

[fahy-toh-jee-og-ruh-fee]

noun

1. the science dealing with the geographical relationships of plants.

phytogeography

/ ˌfaɪtəʊdʒɪˈɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the branch of botany that is concerned with the geographical distribution of plants

phytogeography

1. The scientific study of the geographic distribution of plants.

2. Also called geobotany

3. See more at biogeography

Other Word Forms

• phytogeographic adjective
• phytogeographer noun
• phytogeographical adjective
• phytogeographically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of phytogeography¹

First recorded in 1840–50; phyto- + geography

Example Sentences

Phytogeography, fī-tō-je-og′ra-fi, n. the geographical distribution of plants.—adjs.

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Dr. Godwin is a specialist in phytogeography, which means that he studies remains of ancient plants with an eye to what they tell about ancient climate and geography.

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