phytography

[fahy-tog-ruh-fee]

noun

1. the branch of botany dealing with the description of plants.

phytography

/ faɪˈtɒɡrəfɪ, ˌfaɪtəˈɡræfɪk /

noun

1. the branch of botany that is concerned with the detailed description of plants

Other Word Forms

• phytographic adjective
• phytographer noun
• phytographist noun
• phytographical adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of phytography¹

From the New Latin word phytographia, dating back to 1690–1700. See phyto-, -graphy

Example Sentences

To which is added the Principles of Taxonomy and Phytography, and a Glossary of Botanical Terms.

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Phytography, fī-tog′raf-i, n. the department of botany relating to the particular description of species of plants.—n.

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To which are added the Principles of Taxonomy and Phytography, and a Glossary of Botanical Terms.

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Phytography, relates to characterizing and describing plants.

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