1. The scientific study of plants; botany.
Usage: formal or technical; largely superseded by the term 'botany' in modern usage

Examples

• The professor's research in phytology focused on the classification of flowering plants.
• Phytology encompasses the study of plant structure, function, and ecology.
• Early naturalists made significant contributions to phytology through careful observation and documentation.
• The department offers courses in phytology for students interested in plant science.