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Welcome to Botany!
Botany is defined as the scientific study of plants. Here, the complex world of plants is explained in:
- Ethnobotany - study of how different cultures use plants
- Medicinal plants - various medicinal plant profiles, uses and history
- Plant Ecology – relationship of plants to the environment and the different plant ecology systems throughout the world
- Plant Species - plant profiles, identification of trees, flowers and plants from the smallest to the largest; use of various plant species
- General - Mini-histories, guides, plant terminology, profiles of botanists throughout history - and some fun articles about current plant related topics and fashion!
Not sure where to start? See the botany blog, in addition to the botany articles.
In: Ethnobotany
The coconut tree is commonly used for coconut oil which has therapeutic and cosmetic values; however, the coconut tree has other traditional and common uses too. more...
Flowers for Beach Gardens in the USA
In: Plant Ecology
Flowers for beach gardens in the USA can be both colorful and exotic; suitable salt tolerant species of beach flowers include bougainvillea, ivy geranium and day lily. more...
How to Use the Medicinal Herb Fennel
In: Medicinal Plants
Fennel is an ancient herb which has been used in plant medicine for centuries; know how to identify and use sweet fennel medicinally from studying the plant's profile. more...
The Practice of Plant Medicine
In: Medicinal Plants
Plant medicine is a broad term used to describe various plant disciplines; identify the differences between herbal medicine, homeopathy, naturopathy and aromatherapy. more...
In: Botany (general)
The study of botany is broadly defined as the study of plants - but what does a botanist actually do? Learn how to train to be a botanist and the qualifications needed. more...
The Design of Formal French Gardens
In: Botany (general)
The design of formal French gardens is, above all, to impress; many of the great gardens of France, most notably Versailles, follow this particular garden style. more...
How to Create a Country Cottage Garden
In: Botany (general)
Country cottage gardens are reminiscent of traditional England; learn how to create and choose traditional cottage garden flowers for an old English style summer garden. more...
In: Medicinal Plants
The small flowering plant of rock rose, commonly known as labdanum in the perfumery world, has been used both medicinally and cosmetically since ancient times. more...
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The Reactions and Responses of Green Plants
In: Botany (general)
By: Dennis Holley
Four Common Pacific Northwest Broadleaf Trees
In: Plant Species
By: Linda McDonnell
Alexander Livingston's Tomato Legacy
In: Botany (general)
The Structure and Growth of Flowering Plants
In: Botany (general)
By: Roberta Goli
Identifying North American Pine Trees
In: Plant Species
By: Linda McDonnell
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