Synonyms

phytogeography

American

[fahy-toh-jee-og-ruh-fee] / ˌfaɪ toʊ dʒiˈɒg rə fi /

noun

the science dealing with the geographical relationships of plants.

phytogeography British

/ ˌfaɪtəʊdʒɪˈɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

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

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phytogeography Scientific

/ fī′tō-jē-ŏg′rə-fē /

The scientific study of the geographic distribution of plants.
Also called geobotany
See more at biogeography

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Etymology

Origin of phytogeography

First recorded in 1840–50; phyto- + geography

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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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