American spelling: to study plants in their natural habitats; to collect plants for scientific study or hobby.
From 'botanic' plus the verb-forming suffix '-ize.' The American spelling using '-ize' instead of '-ise,' both of which are standard in English.
American naturalists would 'botanize' across the continent, discovering and cataloging plants as they went westward. Modern amateur botanizers use plant identification apps and citizen science projects to contribute to real scientific knowledge!
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